NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate reaching 2020's historic level of storm activity in 2021....Continue reading "NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season"
Balancing Green and Gray Infrastructure Solutions to Mitigate Coastal Flooding
Above: Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina, during a particularly high tide known as a king tide. Nuisance flooding causes such public inconveniences as frequent road closures, overwhelmed storm drains and compromised infrastructure. Photo by...Continue reading "Balancing Green and Gray Infrastructure Solutions to Mitigate Coastal Flooding"
Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage
As homeowners prepare for coastal wind events, they should consider storm-resilient construction options that offer multiple benefits. Some homeowners in coastal North Carolina are saving money each year on wind insurance premiums — and reducing the risk of storm damage — thanks to the FORTIFIED program. See blog post and link to a memo for coastal property owners. ...Continue reading "Fortifying Homes Against Wind and Water Damage"
Moving Beyond Data
Research suggests that no amount of data alone will easily convince anyone to leave home -- and this has important implications for "managed retreat" and risk communication....NC Knauss Fellow Jessie Straub: A FORCE for Good
FORCE Knauss fellows work on coastal resilience in different capacities through their agencies’ host offices....Continue reading "NC Knauss Fellow Jessie Straub: A FORCE for Good"