Florida’s health depends on a reliable, affordable and secure energy grid
A resilient grid helps hospitals maintain power and keep patients safe when hurricanes cause outages.
Tag: hurricanes
Weathering the storm together: Community resiliency hubs hold promise of local self-sufficiency
Rural communities are turning to the hubs for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural ...
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Accurate predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and emergency responders time to prepare.
In hurricane-prone Florida, a new state law blocks local policies aimed at reducing the impact of disasters
Local governments and 1000 Friends of Florida have sued over SB 180, which restricts new land development policies.
Alligator Alcatraz marks looming environmental crisis
Paving over wildlands and bringing in staff and prisoners has an environmental impact in an already sensitive landscape.
Natural disasters are a rising burden for the National Guard
New Pentagon data show climate impacts are shaping reservists’ mission, in potential conflict with their use in law enforcement.
Outrage alone won’t fix Florida’s home insurance crisis
Florida cannot keep expanding development into the most storm-prone areas without expecting astronomical losses.
Local governments file lawsuit to block parts of Florida planning-restriction law
Senate Bill 180 was originally intended to help people rebuild after hurricanes, but goes way beyond that.
FSU researchers receive National Science Foundation grant to strengthen wildfire management in hurricane-prone areas
The project will develop artificial intelligence tools to help manage wildfires fueled by hurricanes in the Florida Panhandle.
From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.