According to a recent survey conducted by FEMA, 50 percent of Americans have not discussed or developed an emergency plan for family members about where to go and what to do in the event of a local disaster. Additionally, nearly 70 percent of Americans have not participated in a preparedness drill or exercise, aside from a fire drill at their workplace, school or home in … [Read more...] about FEMA Encourages Participation in PrepareAthon Day
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Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
By Gina Keating Texas Rep. Todd Hunter on Thursday said he will introduce legislation to sharply curb the powers of the Texas Department of Insurance to hike rates on coastal Texans and to force the agency to disclose potential collusion between its commissioners and the insurance industry. Hunter disclosed details of the bill at a lunchtime meeting with business leaders on … [Read more...] about Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers
Galveston surprised by seaweed
Sargassum seaweed is an algae that grows in the Sargasso Sea and eventually drifts into the Gulf of Mexico, growing as it makes its journey. The currents return much of the seaweed to the Sargasso Sea, but some drifts into the nutrient-filled waters off the Texas Coast where it thrives. According to Texas Beach Watch, advisories are in effect, the beaches are still open. An … [Read more...] about Galveston surprised by seaweed
The Texas Coast Needs a Resilience Strategy – Harvard Business Review
This past winter was a rough one for big swaths of the United States, with both unusual cold snaps and disruptive snowstorms. It wasn’t just one company, though; the whole economy was slowed by the extremes and volatility we faced. The disruption to operations and supply chains is real and costly, and all signs point to increasing threats as weather gets more volatile, driven … [Read more...] about The Texas Coast Needs a Resilience Strategy – Harvard Business Review
Eye of the Storm on Climate Change
A new scientific report on global warming released this week, the National Climate Assessment, named Miami as one of the cities most vulnerable to severe damage as a result of rising sea levels. Most of the Texas coast is also in the "eye" of climate change, with rising sea levels threatening most of the developed resort areas. “The theme of the report is that climate change … [Read more...] about Eye of the Storm on Climate Change