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The National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP), Columbia Climate School, at Columbia University, works to understand and improve the capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

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📊 How are children in rural America doing? NCDP worked on Save the Children US’s new Rural Child Well-Being Dashboards and released six topical reports on rural child-focused preparedness. Explore the data: https://www.rural-child-data.org/ NCDP reports: https://bit.ly/rural-children #RuralAmerica

bit.lyRural Preparedness + Children | NCDPThe impacts of disasters on children in rural settings have been studied extensively in international settings, but only limited rigorous research has been conducted within the U.S.
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🌍 Thank you for joining NCDP during #ClimateWeekNYC! Couldn’t attend a session or want to revisit the conversations? Check out resources from the Disaster Readiness Summit and stay connected with NCDP for upcoming events, research and resources. 🔗: https://ow.ly/AInS50ZU6Mg #DisasterPreparedness

ow.lyClimate Week 2026 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDPExplore NCDP’s programming on disaster readiness, climate resilience, and the future of emergency preparedness for Climate Week.
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We’re excited to join the Columbia Climate School community for #ClimateWeekNYC 2026 by hosting the Disaster Readiness Summit, Sept. 22–24. Explore climate resilience, AI, anticipatory action, mental health & more. Registration closes Sept. 18: ncdp.columbia.edu/library/conf... #ClimateResilience

ncdp.columbia.eduClimate Week 2026 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP
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This #ClimateWeekNYC, as Climate Group's education partner, we're bringing bold ideas, leading experts, and groundbreaking research to shape the conversation on climate action. Explore some highlighted events and learn more via State of the Planet: https://bit.ly/4z39IFZ

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🕊️ 25 years after Sept. 11, 2001, NCDP’s Thomas Chandler reflects on how the tragedy changed disaster preparedness in NYC—and why technology alone isn’t enough. Preparedness depends on communication, collaboration, adaptability and trust. Read: https://ow.ly/Fa7f50ZMpRj #September11 #911Anniversary

ow.lyTwenty-Five Years After September 11th, 2001, New York City Changed the Way We Prepare for Disasters - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDPTwenty-five years after September 11th, 2001, it is still difficult to contemplate what happened without first thinking about the people. The firefighters and police officers who ran toward the World Trade Center, the emergency managers and health professionals trying to make sense of an unconceivable situation, the transit workers helping people evacuate Lower Manhattan, and … Continue reading "Twenty-Five Years After September 11th, 2001, New York City Changed the Way We Prepare for Disasters"
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🌊 What Does It Take to Survive Trapped Underground? NCDP's Thomas Chandler spoke with The Associated Press about the conditions that could affect the survival of workers believed trapped in hydropower tunnels following flooding in Nepal: https://ow.ly/HpZk50ZHWui #DisasterPreparedness

ow.lyBreathable air and clean water are crucial to the survival of those trapped in tunnels in NepalFor those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water.

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Power outages are becoming more frequent, longer, & costlier due to extreme weather events and an aging power infrastructure, says @climate.columbia.edu dean Alexis Abramson. Here are tips to prepare, including @ncdp.bsky.social Preparedness Wizard. Via @yahoofinance.com. https://yhoo.it/4gqHYVj

finance.yahoo.comPower outages are getting more costly. Here's how to prepare.Power outages are becoming more frequent, longer, and more expensive. Here's what consumers can do to prepare.

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As El Niño will likely increase in intensity through 2026 & into 2027, how do we support farmers and protect food systems? Climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social weighs in on actions governments must take before disasters unfold. Via @foodtank.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/3UxaRXa

foodtank.comPreparing Farmers Before El Niño’s Impacts WorsenScientists warn the worst of El Niño is coming. Experts explain what early action looks like and how it can protect farmers, food supply and people.

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Chances favor a “very strong” El Niño emerging this fall, but while we understand what El Niño is, every El Niño is different, with uncertainties in timing, extent and duration of impacts, says climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via Popular Mechanics. https://bit.ly/4zKBM1O

popularmechanics.comA ‘Monster’ Disaster Could Hit This Fall, Research Shows. It May Rival One of the Strongest Ever Recorded.This could affect millions.

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“El Niño impacts millions of people's lives...increasing the likelihood of above or below normal rainfall in some areas, which has impacts on agriculture production, crop yields, logistics, and transportation,” says expert @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via TIME. https://bit.ly/4gL9vQb

time.comHow Should You Prepare For A Super El Niño?What you need to know about how weather will be disrupted in the U.S., and around the world.
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🌡️ Europe is facing extreme heat, but the challenge extends beyond infrastructure. NCDP’s Jeff Schlegelmilch joined ABC News Live to discuss why the world is facing a climate crisis—and how social services and infrastructure are struggling to keep pace. Watch: https://abcnews.com/video/135624374/

abcnews.comVideo Europe's 5th heat wave of the year: Can it handle the scorching temperatures?Meteorologist Leslie Lopez and Columbia University professor Jeff Schlegelmilch break down Europe's fifth heat wave and whether it's infrastructure can handle the rising temperatures.
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What can the 2026 FIFA World Cup teach us about extreme heat? Columbia Climate School students analyzed heat risks for players, fans & staff at MetLife Stadium. Their final report on heat mitigation will be released by NCDP this fall. Read more: https://ow.ly/VWcz50ZAX6G

ow.lyClimate School Students Analyze Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation Efforts at the 2026 FIFA World CupA Columbia Climate School student team examined extreme heat, poor air quality and emergency management at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup in New York/New Jersey.
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Natural disasters can happen with little warning. NCDP's Jonathan Sury recommends preparing supplies to sustain your household for up to two weeks as response and recovery times can take longer than expected: https://ow.ly/mIa550ZATzt #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #PublicHealth

ow.lyHow to Prepare for a Natural Disaster: Ultimate Survival GuideFrom building the perfect 72-hour go-kit to navigating threat-specific emergencies, learn how to protect your family from extreme weather and geological hazards with this expert-backed guide.

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“The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have introduced a true stress test of heat mitigation and preparedness. FIFA, spectators, stadium operators...were tested firsthand on the disruptions & complications,” says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @theguardian.com. https://bit.ly/4ps8wIi

theguardian.comNearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns againstGuardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as Fifa defends its player safeguards

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"Every El Niño is different in terms of timing, magnitude, and geographic extent, and such differences lead to variability in the impacts—on temperatures and rainfall, for example—on a global scale," says @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via ABC News. https://bit.ly/44Ocvpr

bit.lyEl Nino is strengthening: Here's what it means for the USEl Nino conditions continue to intensify and are likely to be a strong event in the coming months, significantly influencing our weather.

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Given likelihood of El Niño's rapid strengthening and extreme weather events, now is the time to ready financing, human resources, and logistics to support the most vulnerable, writes expert @wxpizza.bsky.social of Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre & @ncdp.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4vprVLG

bit.lyEl Niño: ‘Remarkable agreement’ among models points to rapid strengthening – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate CentreThe Climate Centre supports the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its partners in reducing the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on vulnerable people.

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While 2026 FIFA World Cup has put important safeguards in place, there remains a critical need for more research to inform the next generation of heat safety protocols at sporting events worldwide, says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @theguardian.com. https://bit.ly/44JA3eO

theguardian.comWorld Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warningNine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sport

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“We have the assumption in our planning that everyone will know what to do—[and] have access to the tools they would need to actually mitigate the heat. That’s really where we’re falling short,” says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @capitalb.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/447YEK8

capitalbnews.orgBlack Americans Face Heightened Risk in Record-Breaking HeatFrom Memphis to Newark, Black communities are bracing for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July weekend.

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El Niño is here. @climate.columbia.edu professor/@ncdp.bsky.social faculty director @jeffschlegel.bsky.social and NCDP climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social explain why that’s a head start, not just a headline. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v3kFoc

bit.lyImpact Outlook: El Niño 2026–27 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDPEl Niño Is Here. Here’s Why That’s a Head Start, Not Just a Headline. The equatorial Pacific Ocean now reflects El Niño conditions. Forecasters expect it to keep building through the rest of 2026, mos...
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The equatorial Pacific Ocean now reflects El Niño conditions. Unlike short-notice hazards, a developing El Niño announces itself months ahead. The briefing by Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA & Andrew Kruczkiewicz explains what we are worried about and what we can do. https://ow.ly/euG350ZihEf

ow.lyEl Niño Briefing: 2026-2027 (social)This is "El Niño Briefing: 2026-2027 (social)" by NCDP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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For the FIFA World Cup, FIFA has implemented 3-minute hydration breaks "...to mitigate anything that could potentially lead to an incident or an emergency," says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Are they enough when heat is extreme? Via AP. https://bit.ly/4vCeBVb

bit.lyFIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the ...
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📻 NCDP's managing director, Thomas Chandler, joined Karl Kim from the NDPTC, and Daniele Spirandelli of Haley & Aldrich, on a Hawaiʻi Public Radio podcast to discuss extreme weather preparedness for the #FIFAworldcup. https://ow.ly/Rmup50ZaB2k

ow.lyHeat, thunderstorms, tornadoes: Preparing for World Cup weather risksKarl Kim, Tom Chandler and Daniele Spirandelli planning for weather-related risks to the World Cup events that kick off on Thursday.

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We must bring the full strength of the economy to build a more resilient future where people, communities, and economies can thrive within climate risk, write MA Climate & Society student Marina Saguar Urquiola & @ncdp.bsky.social director Jeff Schlegelmilch. Via @thehill.com. https://bit.ly/4bVAKX3

thehill.comThe US should shape the global climate adaptation marketWhen the U.S. signals that something matters, capital tends to follow.
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With the World Cup ahead, join NCDP and our training partners in person on April 7 for a training on extreme weather preparedness for major sporting events. Ideal for stadium ops, EM & public safety. ⏳ Register by April 3 (security required) 🔗 https://luma.com/1jeudqxk

luma.comExtreme Weather Preparedness for the World Cup Training on April 7th, 2026 · LumaExtreme Weather Preparedness for World Cup Cities Training Join us in person on April 7th, 2026 for a hands-on training session focused on extreme weather…

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"Every El Niño is different in terms of timing, magnitude, and geographic extent, and such differences lead to variability in the impacts—on temperatures and rainfall, for example—on a global scale," says expert @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via ABC News. https://bit.ly/47AF5fx

bit.lyEl Nino is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertainEl Niño is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertain.
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Insurance payments and funding are the key needs for rebuilding, noted Schlegelmilch. In addition, locally driven innovations to help Altadena residents return home should be pushed and celebrated. ow.ly/TNXs50YrmEV @lapublicpress.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu

ow.lyOne month after an executive order to ‘end a nightmare of delay,’ is Altadena rebuilding any faster?Survivors say they need money and accountability in order to move on.
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Will AI weather models lead to better & faster extreme weather warnings? @wxpizza.bsky.social is watching how forecasters prioritize AI predictions before issuing public warnings about incoming storms. More models don't always mean enhanced decision-making. ow.ly/RWMj50YlyfC @bloomberg.com

ow.lyAI Lost Out to Traditional Models in Forecasting NYC's BlizzardTwo days before New York's biggest snowstorm in a decade began, forecasters were still unsure how much snow would fall. One traditional US model had consistently predicted a major hit, while newer art...
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What if disruptions to Tribal Nations’ homes, livestock, and lands from floods, wildfires, drought, and severe storms could be reduced through two-way communications? A new project centers Tribal voices to strengthen resilience. news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/02/16/l...

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In partnership with Tribal leaders, emergency managers, and community organizers, a collaborative @ncdp.bsky.social project aims to design disaster communication systems that reflect the priorities, knowledge systems, and lived realities of Tribal Nations: https://bit.ly/3ZHqCdr

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Support has to be intentional by making science accessible through training, funding, pathways, & tools adapted to different communities & languages. When we remove barriers, women thrive, & the entire field benefits, noted Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini. ow.ly/7a3n50YesAc @climate.columbia.edu

ow.lyWomen in Science: Disaster Preparedness Researcher Das Dores Ngueussie NgaminiNgamini uses her background in atmospheric sciences and climate modeling to support research and solutions for climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.

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Join us on Feb 11, International Day of Women & Girls in Science, and throughout the week as we spotlight just a few of our many remarkable women researchers who are leaders and role models, using today's tools to answer tomorrow's essential questions. Via State of the Planet: https://bit.ly/4qnw67X

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✨ Researchers from NCDP helped build seasonal forecasting capacity with the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute. Read how. ow.ly/uKfy50Y8iCv @climate.columbia.edu #AnticipatoryAction #ForecastModeling

ow.lyCapacity-Building with the Ethiopian Meteorological InstituteTravel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a technical capacity-building mission as part of its broader effort to scale up anticipatory action for drought in the Horn of Africa.
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Freezing rain is "by far the most dangerous" form of precipitation. When rain freezes on & around surfaces, that could mean cars are encapsulated in ice. Bridges & roadways can also accumulate & freeze over puddles, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/TqyJ50Y2TYu @axios.com @climate.columbia.edu

ow.lyHow to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's stormThis weekend's storm looks to have major impacts from both snow and ice from Texas all the way to New England.