Extreme Weather is Becoming the New Normal

Strategic Data Center Partnerships Play an Important Role in Mitigating Disaster  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2023 is already breaking records in terms of extreme weather events, exceeding the previous record of 17 disasters previously held by 2017 and 2020. As of October 10, there have been 24 confirmed weather and climate-related disaster events exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States, resulting in 373 deaths and significant economic impacts on the areas affected. Among these events, the U.S. has experienced one drought event, two flooding events, 18 severe storm events, one tropical cyclone event,…