Institute of Civil Protection & Emergency Management (ICPEM)’s Post

The flood catastrophe in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul from the satellite view. This before-and-after picture captures the extent of the devastation in the state.

Ocean Panel in the World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee 46, Panama, March 21st. Emerging opportunities to strenthen the collaboration between the oceanographic community and meteorological services across the region to improve, in-situ ocean observations critically needed to improve understanding, data assimilation, modelling and forecast of rapid intensification of tropical cyclones. Very positive reactions from members of the Hurricane to consolidate this interaction and increased engagement of nations in the RA IV region. #goos #EW4ALL #climateaction #SOFF

South Australians are being invited to share how well they can prepare for bushfire, heatwave, drought, flood, storm/high winds, or earthquake. Supported by the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), CFS, SASES, Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA of SA) , and Australian Red Cross, the survey asks about your ability to prepare for disasters, with anonymous results to be provided to emergency services to assist with planning. Find out more and take part 🔗 https://bit.ly/3yw6HE5

Floods have complex causes, dangerous risks for communities, and let's face it- they're pretty messy to deal with. That includes on the planning and modeling side. In a recent paper, IRIS affiliates Félix Santiago-Collazo and Matt Bilskie with experts from Louisiana State University describe how they attempted to make compound flooding a little bit easier to understand. Instead of creating a large framework that accounts for any number of the small factors that influence flooding events, the authors put together an inundation model that prioritizes the most important factors in a flooding event. “The two most important mechanisms that drive inundation during an extreme meteorological event in a coastal watershed are precipitation (i.e., rainfall) and storm surge. Moreover, waves and astronomical tide mechanisms can enhance the total inundation and, even in some regions, can be the dominating factor.” Read more about how the team broke down these complicated events here: https://lnkd.in/eBBd-arC

New paper - investigating the interactions of different shaped debris with an array of obstacles under subcritical flow conditions, representative of a flood associated with a storm surge or tsunami. Thank you to all co-authors 🙂 https://lnkd.in/eKjRaWrt

We’ve been encouraging Kiwi homeowners to get to know their natural hazards cover. New Zealand’s geography and location make us prone to a range of natural hazards. Our scheme insures you from damage from a range of them including earthquake, landslide, volcanic activity, hydrothermal activity, tsunami, storm or flood (land cover only) and from fire caused by any of these natural hazards. You may also be covered for imminent damage, which is damage that hasn’t happened yet, but is more likely than not to happen in the 12 months following the natural hazard event. Get to know your cover, and it's limits, before a hazard happens. www.knowyourcover.co.nz/

Prepare for the unexpected with Lepton Maps API. 🌍 Our API not only processes unstructured address inputs but also provides critical insights into natural disaster risks, including earthquake, cyclone, and flood risks. Get precise latitude, longitude, and confidence radius to stay ahead and protect your assets. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AbNXdE #NaturalDisasters #RiskAssessment #LocationIntelligence #LeptonMaps #DisasterPreparedness #GeospatialData #APIs #SafetyFirst #GIS

U.S. wetlands save over $30B yearly in flood damage costs. Wetlands are vital, cutting damages by 22% during Hurricane Sandy, for example. Do your part in keeping our wetlands and planet protected. And if more flooding occurs, Neptune has your back: https://zurl.co/O9Ay Source: American Rivers and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration #WorldWetlandsDay #wetlands

Thunderstorms continue in many places, beware of flooding and landslides The article highlights ongoing thunderstorms in various regions of Vietnam, warning of potential flooding, landslides, and natural disasters. The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms for the Northern, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An regions, with rainfall exceeding 100 mm in some areas. The article also mentions potential tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds during thunderstorms. Boats operating in affected sea areas are at high risk, with wave heights over 2 meters. Additionally, the article reports a landslide caused by heavy rain in the Rong May Glass Bridge Tourist Area in Lai Chau due to a recent thunderstorm. #AsiaRisk #NaturalDisasters #Vietnam Follow us for daily updates on risk and operations in Asia! https://lnkd.in/gYG895Zp

Flood mapping is helping municipalities better understand how their communities may be affected by changing climatological events from beyond their borders. https://lnkd.in/gi4qU2Tg