The SAFFR Tsunami Scenario Summary and Introduction
If California was to be hit by a monster tsunami, would it be ready? That’s the scene imagined in the SAFFR (Science Application for Risk Reduction) Tsunami scenario created by the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners. This executive summary outlines the scenario in which an earthquake off the shores of Alaska creates a tsunami affecting the California coast and presents likely inundation areas, physical damage and repair costs, economic and environmental impacts, social vulnerability, and evacuation challenges. An evaluation component is forthcoming.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Flood Resources for Kids
Here in Boulder, we’ve been thinking a lot about flood lately. So have our kids. That’s why it’s good to have a list of resources available to help ease the stress of watching familiar landscapes suddenly disappear under the deluge. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has compiled a wide range of information that can help parents and teachers identify and address trauma reactions, talk about media coverage, and help kids heal after loss.
Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE)
This research center gives a new twist on what it means to cope with disaster. Standing for comprehensiveness, openness, partnerships, and education, COPE has come together to promote collaborative, multidisciplinary disaster research and share the results of those efforts. An educational component combining aspects of business, law, and disaster management is also included. Visit the website to learn more about their projects, conferences, and educational offerings.
CCAPS Climate Dashboard
This dashboard, created by Strauss Center's Climate Change and African Political Stability (CCAPS), allows users to look at how a variety of factors contribute to the overall vulnerability of African regions to climate change. By manipulating elements such as physical exposure to climate, resilience, population density, and political structure, dashboard users can examine how changes might strengthen or weaken an area’s response to changing climate.