Case Study

Boosting Community Storm Resilience in Alaska

Many remote coastal communities in Alaska currently have no formal storm history data, flood risk analysis, or way to predict and assess flooding impacts to their communities. These communities are at risk of flooding due to climate change and other coastal hazards such as storms.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards

Flooding – Coastal

Flooding – Rainfall-induced

Assets

Sources

NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast

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Boosting Community Storm Resilience in Alaska »

Organizations

NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast

Relevant Options

In case of power outages, ensure emergency personnel have access to and protocols for CB and ham radio usage. Ham radios require an informal network of operators. These communications can help emergency Implement green infrastructure projects on public housing properties that have been damaged by past floods. Ensure food infrastructure located near vulnerable populations is easily accessible during severe weather.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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