The following posts are useful for general awareness of current physical security threats, natural disaster resilience, preparedness resources, mitigation guidance, and other security-related news or updates. These resources have been curated by the WaterISAC analyst team as items of broad relevance and benefit that do not need supplemental analysis at this time.
Natural Hazards/Climate Change
- Here’s where water is running out in the world — and why - The Washington Post
- Western states will not lose as much Colorado River water in 2024, despite long-term challenges - AP
- Evacuations ordered after winds whip Northern California wildfire near site of 2022 deadly blaze - AP
Operational Resilience
- Water officials unaware of free federal aid - ICT News
- Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now - The Conversation
- A Regional Response to Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Civil Unrest - Homeland Security Today
Extremism/Terrorism
- New Database Arms DHS with Better Resources to Mitigate Explosive Threats - DHS
- How Robust Is The Evidence Base For The Human Ability To Recognize Suspicious Activity/Hostile Reconnaissance? - Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats
- Strategies to Reduce the Risk of an Active Shooter - Security Info Watch
