As June approaches and marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, it's a good time to brush up on emergency preparedness procedures. Below are four helpful articles from our archives for you to revisit and stay safe this season.
10 Tips for Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan
Natural disasters can strike utility construction sites without warning, threatening both worker safety and critical project timelines. In this article, read about 10 strategies to build a proactive disaster preparedness plan that protects your crew and projects.
Design for flooding: How Cities Can Make Room for Water
As extreme weather and flooding become the new normal, urban planners must shift from fighting water to coexisting with it. Read about how front-line cities are using nature-based solutions to transform stormwater from a destructive threat into a regenerative urban resource.
NASA and Pacific Disaster Center Developing Early Flood Warning System
To combat one of the world's most destructive natural disasters, NASA and the Pacific Disaster Center joined forces to launch a global flood monitoring and early warning system.
Drain Technicians’ Role in Stormwater System Management and Flood Mitigation
While large-scale flood mitigation strategies often make headlines, the everyday management of urban sewer systems is just as critical. Drain technicians serve as the frontline defense against catastrophic flooding by proactively inspecting, maintaining, and upgrading essential infrastructure.
