New York Resiliency, Critical Infrastructure and Microgrids (NYAE Q1 2018)

New York Resiliency, Critical Infrastructure and Microgrids (NYAE Q1 2018)

As a coastal city, New York faces multifaceted levels of risks from extreme weather events. Some parts of the city are still recovering from Superstorm Sandy in 2012, which highlighted the massive financial and social cost of these types of disasters, as well as the city’s under-preparedness for such events. With recent hurricanes causing extreme flooding, these critical infrastructure risks apply across the country and the globe.

Washington DC: A Member of 100 Resilient Cities (2018 WAE Q1)

Washington DC: A Member of 100 Resilient Cities (2018 WAE Q1)

In 2016, Washington, DC became a member of 100 Resilient Cities, joining a network of over 1,000 metropolises around the world dedicated to improving the resiliency of systems and infrastructure. A Resilience Strategy to prepare the District for future threats is being developed through a collaborative effort that will incorporate input from all stakeholders, in hopes of creating a comprehensive strategy for addressing a spectrum of threats.