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.
- Earth is at its hottest in thousands of years. Here’s how we know. - The Washington Post
- Nearly 62,000 people died from record-breaking heat in Europe last summer. It’s a lesson for the US, too - CNN
- Extreme heat will cost the U.S. $1 billion in health care costs — this summer alone - Yale Climate Connections
- Flash flooding: What causes it and how to respond in an emergency - The Washington Post
- Forecasting flash floods an hour in advance - Phys.org
- Research determines extent of hurricane-induced flooding - Smart Water News
- World Meteorological Organization declares onset of El Niño conditions - World Meteorological Organization
- Workplace Violence—Regulation, Enforcement, and Prevention - EHS Daily Advisor
- US says it killed Islamic State leader Usamah al-Muhajir in Syria - Guardian