National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University
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The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP), Columbia Climate School, at Columbia University, works to understand and improve the capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
If companies are investing in catastrophe bonds, & they don’t want to see the payouts, then a better investment in preventing the disaster from beginning is the best way to protect that investment. We need it on all sides, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/7gHn50XoovL @climate.columbia.edu @grist.org
After Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s climate resilience plan faces its biggest test yet
Jamaica's $150 million “catastrophe bond” will help hurricane recovery, but experts hope financial markets will invest more in adaptation.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
If companies are investing in catastrophe bonds, & they don’t want to see the payouts, then a better investment in preventing the disaster from beginning is the best way to protect that investment. We need it on all sides, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/7gHn50XoovL @climate.columbia.edu @grist.org
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@ncdp.bsky.social director Jeff Schlegelmilch shares his expectations for @cop30brazil.bsky.social on adaptation funding and Indigenous rights. 🦜 Learn more about our #COP30 events/coverage: www.climate.columbia.edu/cop30
November 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
@ncdp.bsky.social director Jeff Schlegelmilch shares his expectations for @cop30brazil.bsky.social on adaptation funding and Indigenous rights. 🦜 Learn more about our #COP30 events/coverage: www.climate.columbia.edu/cop30
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In the wake of #HurricaneMelissa making landfall in Jamaica, @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social joins Connecting America to discuss recovery efforts and effects of this devastating Category 5 storm.
Tracking Hurricane Melissa
YouTube video by Connecting America
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October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In the wake of #HurricaneMelissa making landfall in Jamaica, @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social joins Connecting America to discuss recovery efforts and effects of this devastating Category 5 storm.
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"Before, during and after extreme weather events such as hurricanes, it is very common for underserved areas to lose electricity and infrastructure access first, and then regain those services last," says @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social. Via @nytimes.com.
Melissa Devastates Jamaica as Officials Assess Destruction
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October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Before, during and after extreme weather events such as hurricanes, it is very common for underserved areas to lose electricity and infrastructure access first, and then regain those services last," says @ncdp.bsky.social climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social. Via @nytimes.com.
The biggest category people tend to neglect when thinking about emergency preparedness, @jonathansury.bsky.social noted, is intangibles. This can be a family communication plan, a prearranged meeting spot, prescription lists, and more. ow.ly/7y1350XiyAP @climate.columbia.edu @wired.com
What Should Be in Your Bug-Out Bag, When the Disaster Comes?
When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The biggest category people tend to neglect when thinking about emergency preparedness, @jonathansury.bsky.social noted, is intangibles. This can be a family communication plan, a prearranged meeting spot, prescription lists, and more. ow.ly/7y1350XiyAP @climate.columbia.edu @wired.com
Disaster science is at the intersection of all the notes, and with that, the discovery is in the harmonics, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. youtu.be/-NBIbywIe8U?... #disasterscience #managinguncertainty @climate.columbia.edu
OneCape2025, Day 2 Plenary - Jeff Schlegelmilch
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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Disaster science is at the intersection of all the notes, and with that, the discovery is in the harmonics, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. youtu.be/-NBIbywIe8U?... #disasterscience #managinguncertainty @climate.columbia.edu
When it comes to post-hurricane survival, children are particularly vulnerable to disruptions in their routines during the uncertainty of disasters. Having a comfort item for them is critically important, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/arWw50XcJtW @climate.columbia.edu
10 Hurricane Season Essentials Experts Want You to Stock Up on to Stay Safe and Prepared
Hurricane season is underway, and three experts share the 10 essentials you should always have ready. Learn more about these hurricane preparedness tips and supplies, like portable fans, battery-opera...
ow.ly
October 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
When it comes to post-hurricane survival, children are particularly vulnerable to disruptions in their routines during the uncertainty of disasters. Having a comfort item for them is critically important, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/arWw50XcJtW @climate.columbia.edu
How can climate resilience be built through insurance incentives? Chesang Rotich discusses key insights learned through capstone research. Read more. ow.ly/Qhrr50XbMvC @climate.columbia.edu #climaterisk
Building Climate Resilience Through Insurance Incentives
How can insurance drive smarter resilience investments? A group of M.A. in Climate and Society students aimed to find out.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
How can climate resilience be built through insurance incentives? Chesang Rotich discusses key insights learned through capstone research. Read more. ow.ly/Qhrr50XbMvC @climate.columbia.edu #climaterisk
🛰️ New publication examines the opportunities and challenges of using the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System for enhanced flood mapping for disaster risk and response. doi.org/10.1175/BAMS... @climate.columbia.edu @wxpizza.bsky.social #floodrisk
October 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🛰️ New publication examines the opportunities and challenges of using the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System for enhanced flood mapping for disaster risk and response. doi.org/10.1175/BAMS... @climate.columbia.edu @wxpizza.bsky.social #floodrisk
Communication is the number 1 issue that we see across virtually every after-action report for every kind of disaster, especially wildfire disasters. The way to do this better is to drill it, to practice it, & to have a lot of community engagement, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/rCMb50X8KHT
When the next fire hits, you may be on your own. These are the issues that plague LA County’s emergency response
All disasters are chaotic, but an LAist review of reports produced after two wildfire incidents found similar shortcomings and similar recommendations about how to fix them.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Communication is the number 1 issue that we see across virtually every after-action report for every kind of disaster, especially wildfire disasters. The way to do this better is to drill it, to practice it, & to have a lot of community engagement, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/rCMb50X8KHT
▶️ Andrew Kruczkiewicz talks with Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) about the role of data, which is utilized for decision-making in building stronger communities facing climate disruption. https://ow.ly/qaKU50X77L3
Columbia Climate School, We Don't Have Time
Columbia Climate School, We Don't Have Time
Living in an Era of Increasing Disasters
Welcome to our digital hub for Climate Week NYC. September 20–29, 2025
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October 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
▶️ Andrew Kruczkiewicz talks with Dana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) about the role of data, which is utilized for decision-making in building stronger communities facing climate disruption. https://ow.ly/qaKU50X77L3
Columbia Climate School, We Don't Have Time
Columbia Climate School, We Don't Have Time
🎧 20 years after #HurricaneKatrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Jeff Schlegelmilch & Daniel Gilford explain why hurricanes are intensifying, & what this means for millions of residents living in coastal regions. https://ow.ly/tvyz50X75nK
Hurricanes In A Warming World
Climate experts Daniel Gilford and Jeff Schlegelmilch explain why hurricanes are intensifying, how building codes and resiliency efforts fall short in the U.S., and what controversial strategies could mean for millions of residents living in coastal regions.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🎧 20 years after #HurricaneKatrina, scientists warn that climate change is fueling stronger, more destructive storms. Jeff Schlegelmilch & Daniel Gilford explain why hurricanes are intensifying, & what this means for millions of residents living in coastal regions. https://ow.ly/tvyz50X75nK
🌎 How is the DR adapting to climate change? Jeff Schlegelmilch and Armando Paíno Henríquez Dajar, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic, engage in an in-depth conversation about the climate crisis and its impact. https://ow.ly/HX0050X6b3k Columbia Climate School
A Global Response to Climate Change
Conversation with Armando Paíno Henríquez Dajar, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Dominican Republic Moderator: Jeff Schlegelmilch, Columbia Climate School.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🌎 How is the DR adapting to climate change? Jeff Schlegelmilch and Armando Paíno Henríquez Dajar, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of the Dominican Republic, engage in an in-depth conversation about the climate crisis and its impact. https://ow.ly/HX0050X6b3k Columbia Climate School
Discover this valuable tool for #DisasterPreparedness! 🌪️⛈️🔥These 5 Action Steps to Preparedness will guide you in developing a comprehensive emergency plan. Stay safe and be prepared! #RCRCToolbox #BeReady #NPM2025 https://bit.ly/ncdp-trn-5
5 Action Steps for Preparedness | RCRC Toolbox
How to survive a disaster in five easy action steps, what you need to know.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Discover this valuable tool for #DisasterPreparedness! 🌪️⛈️🔥These 5 Action Steps to Preparedness will guide you in developing a comprehensive emergency plan. Stay safe and be prepared! #RCRCToolbox #BeReady #NPM2025 https://bit.ly/ncdp-trn-5
Progress or Illusion? A Reality Check on Global Climate Efforts. Jeffrey Schlegelmilch joins panelists on Sept. 23 for a morning of discussion on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ow.ly/GR4u50WYOwK #ClimateWeekNYC
What’s Working, What’s Missing: A Global Climate Reality Check
The Consulate General of Finland, in collaboration with Harvard University Extension School and the Columbia Climate School, is pleased to invite you to a breakfast seminar on: "Climate Action – A Rea...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Progress or Illusion? A Reality Check on Global Climate Efforts. Jeffrey Schlegelmilch joins panelists on Sept. 23 for a morning of discussion on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ow.ly/GR4u50WYOwK #ClimateWeekNYC
On Sept. 26, join us for Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action, a half-day workshop dedicated to empowering communities to address the challenges of climate and health. pandemicresponse.columbia.edu/event/resili... #ClimateWeekNYC
Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action - NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute
Join us for Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action, a half-day workshop dedicated to empowering communities and stakeholders to take equitable, actionable steps in addressing the twin ...
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September 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
On Sept. 26, join us for Resilient Futures: Civic Engagement and Call to Action, a half-day workshop dedicated to empowering communities to address the challenges of climate and health. pandemicresponse.columbia.edu/event/resili... #ClimateWeekNYC
➡️ New publication on extreme precipitation modeling in the Midwest US, to enhance understanding of future distribution of #flashfloods. doi.org/10.1029/2024...
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@wxpizza.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu
Future Intensity‐Duration‐Frequency Curves of Extreme Precipitation in the Midwest United States From Convection‐Permitting Modeling
This study introduces a workflow to construct future intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves over the Midwest United States using a new convection-permitting modeling data set The current IDF c...
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September 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
➡️ New publication on extreme precipitation modeling in the Midwest US, to enhance understanding of future distribution of #flashfloods. doi.org/10.1029/2024...
@wxpizza.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu
@wxpizza.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu
✨ As the structure of emergency management changes, what is needed from state emergency managers? This recent National Risk Study assesses the evolving landscape and highlights the challenges that shape emergency management today and the future. ow.ly/NJZ750WRirW @deloitteinsights.bsky.social
Deloitte-NEMA National Risk Study 2025: Changing landscapes in state emergency management
A US nationwide survey reveals funding, workforce, and technology challenges shaping state emergency management
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September 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
✨ As the structure of emergency management changes, what is needed from state emergency managers? This recent National Risk Study assesses the evolving landscape and highlights the challenges that shape emergency management today and the future. ow.ly/NJZ750WRirW @deloitteinsights.bsky.social
On Sept. 26, at 2:15 PM ET, join us in person or virtually as Dr.
@jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins a panel to discuss the "Strategic Insight on the Youth, Peace and Security" at the #IYC12. To register: iycforyouth.org/registration/ #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA80
@jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins a panel to discuss the "Strategic Insight on the Youth, Peace and Security" at the #IYC12. To register: iycforyouth.org/registration/ #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA80
September 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
On Sept. 26, at 2:15 PM ET, join us in person or virtually as Dr.
@jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins a panel to discuss the "Strategic Insight on the Youth, Peace and Security" at the #IYC12. To register: iycforyouth.org/registration/ #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA80
@jldevincenzo.bsky.social joins a panel to discuss the "Strategic Insight on the Youth, Peace and Security" at the #IYC12. To register: iycforyouth.org/registration/ #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA80
Know your risks. The first step in disaster preparedness, according to the NCDP Model of Preparedness, is to know your risks. See what hazards exist where you live and work with the US Natural Hazards Index mapping tool. bit.ly/hazardsindex #NPM2025
September 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Know your risks. The first step in disaster preparedness, according to the NCDP Model of Preparedness, is to know your risks. See what hazards exist where you live and work with the US Natural Hazards Index mapping tool. bit.ly/hazardsindex #NPM2025
Every second is crucial in this type of disaster to save lives. Trust and redundancies are key with emergency alert systems, noted Thomas Chandler. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
@climate.columbia.edu #wildfirealerts
@climate.columbia.edu #wildfirealerts
Changes on the way for wildfire alerts. What to know, when to evacuate
In Ventura County, alerts about fast-moving wildfires may show up a little quicker this fall. Here's why.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Every second is crucial in this type of disaster to save lives. Trust and redundancies are key with emergency alert systems, noted Thomas Chandler. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
@climate.columbia.edu #wildfirealerts
@climate.columbia.edu #wildfirealerts
📍 Join us in-person and virtually on Sept. 22 @ 1 PM ET, for a discussion on "Weather: Whose View Counts as Ground Truth In Uncertain Climates". To register: ow.ly/xcLk50WVQfv
@climate.columbia.edu #ClimateWeekNYC
@climate.columbia.edu #ClimateWeekNYC
September 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
📍 Join us in-person and virtually on Sept. 22 @ 1 PM ET, for a discussion on "Weather: Whose View Counts as Ground Truth In Uncertain Climates". To register: ow.ly/xcLk50WVQfv
@climate.columbia.edu #ClimateWeekNYC
@climate.columbia.edu #ClimateWeekNYC
Since #9/11, emergency management & responders continue to work tirelessly to make our nation more resilient. On this September 11, we will #NeverForget the sacrifices of those who serve to protect us to make our nation better prepared. ncdp.columbia.edu
September 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Since #9/11, emergency management & responders continue to work tirelessly to make our nation more resilient. On this September 11, we will #NeverForget the sacrifices of those who serve to protect us to make our nation better prepared. ncdp.columbia.edu
There is a need for improving forecasts of both rapid intensification & its subsequent impacts. New data could strengthen modeling for both the meteorological variables – wind, precipitation, storm surge, social, & humanitarian impacts, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/znfp50WPSCu
September 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
There is a need for improving forecasts of both rapid intensification & its subsequent impacts. New data could strengthen modeling for both the meteorological variables – wind, precipitation, storm surge, social, & humanitarian impacts, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/znfp50WPSCu
The aftermath of #HurricaneKatrina saw dozens of children from low-income families undergoing cancer treatment lose their medical records. There were many storm-related injuries & medical issues that lacked appropriate follow-up care, noted @irwinredlener.bsky.social. ow.ly/31V650WMmaE
Twenty Years Later: What Lessons Have We Learned From Hurricane Katrina?
As the risk of extreme weather grows, Columbia experts revisit Katrina’s legacy and what it means for future catastrophes.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The aftermath of #HurricaneKatrina saw dozens of children from low-income families undergoing cancer treatment lose their medical records. There were many storm-related injuries & medical issues that lacked appropriate follow-up care, noted @irwinredlener.bsky.social. ow.ly/31V650WMmaE