Adapting Weather Response Plans to Handle Compounding Disasters

Over time, it has become increasingly clear the climate is changing. In recent years, hurricanes have made landfall along the Gulf Coast as Category 4 (Harvey, Laura, Ida, and Ian) or 5 (Michael). In the past, hurricanes would weaken as they approached land; now, they intensify. In addition to intensified tropical events, supercell thunderstorms and strong to violent tornadoes are becoming more common over the southeastern United States. Not too long ago, a seemingly routine thunderstorm ripped through The Woodlands, a suburban area north of Houston, knocking down trees and leaving people without power for days. These are just some…