U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

levels is flooding of low-lying causeways, and a consequence of such flooding is reduced transportation connectivity. A contextual factor is that the region relies on these causeways for emergency eva ...

implications, and considering the potential affects of climate on systems such as transportation, infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities can help the region choose its future. Outcomes of the pro ...

When planning for extreme weather events that could knock out power and/or reduce transportation options, the emPOWER Map can be used to understand where Medicare beneficiaries or those who rely upon ...

in snow pack, the threat of drought, changes in lake and river conditions, and damage and disruptions to community water systems have prompted concerns of water security. The climate-related challeng ...

Transportation Climate Change Sensitivity Matrix provides information on the sensitivity of six transportation modes and sub-modes to 11 potential climate impacts. Sensitivity is the degree to which a ...

access for ships and creates new opportunities for offshore development. As trans-Arctic shipping, oil and gas exploration, and tourism increase in the region, the risk to people and ecosystems from o ...

riverine flooding. The height of locally identified thresholds is related to impacts such as inundation of low-lying roads or seawater infiltration into stormwater systems. The extent of high-tide flo ...

Toolkit. As Arctic sea ice continues to contract and thin, energy exploration and transportation activities will be increasing in the region, escalating the risk of oil spills and accidents. In antici ...

It serves as a simple and inexpensive method of assessing if ports and the regional marine transportation sector are prepared to maintain operations during and after disasters. Being able to withstand ...

sufficient intensity to cause loss of life, injuries, significant property damage, and/or disruption to commerce;. 2. Rare, unusual, weather phenomena that generate media attention, such as snow flurr ...