What the Water Sector Can Learn From Recent Weather Disasters

What the Water Sector Can Learn From Recent Weather Disasters

The years 2011 and 2012 were unprecedented in the weather extremes and disasters they presented. Those weather patterns and incidents have provided strong lessons and reminders to the water sector and others about key preparedness actions that should be taken. These recent weather disasters provide...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal - American Water Works Association 2013-09, Vol.105 (9), p.26-30
Hauptverfasser: Spence, Shannon, Moyer, Jack
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Emergency Planning
Natural Disasters
Security
Weather
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Zusammenfassung:The years 2011 and 2012 were unprecedented in the weather extremes and disasters they presented. Those weather patterns and incidents have provided strong lessons and reminders to the water sector and others about key preparedness actions that should be taken. These recent weather disasters provide an opportunity to review what the water sector can learn from them and underscores the need for disaster preparedness.
ISSN:0003-150X
1551-8833
DOI:10.5942/jawwa.2013.105.0144