GAO Report: Climate Impacts to Military Installations
The report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office looks at threats to military installations from the impacts of climate and extreme events and finds the Department of Defense has not sufficiently assessed the potential risks.
Building and Measuring Community Resilience
This recent report from the National Academies of Sciences explores existing measurements to assess natural hazards resilience, identifies gaps in efforts to build resilience, and provides recommendations for communities on how they can increase their capacity to withstand disasters.
NWS Mobile Weather
Although not quite and app, the National Weather Service has made it easier to get NSW weather alerts and updates on your smartphone. Add the site to your homepage to easily access mobile-friendly weather data just like you would on your computer.
Prepared, Not Scared
As September’s national prepared month approaches, Ready.gov has released this year’s theme of Prepared, Not Scared with a series of webinars, promotional materials, and other resources to help communities and face, rather than fear disasters.