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Hooper Bay, Alaska with wind turbines and homes in the background

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    • Case Study

    Boosting Community Storm Resilience in Alaska

    Many remote coastal communities in Alaska currently have no formal storm history data, flood risk analysis, or way to predict and assess flooding impacts to their communities. These communities are at risk of flooding due to climate change and other coastal hazards such as storms.

    Year
    2022

    Details

    Hazards
    Flooding – Coastal
    Flooding – Rainfall-induced
    Assets
    People
    Sources
    NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast
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    Organizations

    NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast

    Relevant Options

    In case of power outages, ensure emergency personnel have access to and protocols for CB and ham radio usage. Ham radios require an informal network of operators. These communications can help emergency Implement green infrastructure projects on public housing properties that have been damaged by past floods. Ensure food infrastructure located near vulnerable populations is easily accessible during severe weather.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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