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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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
🌎 Join NCDP during #ClimateWeekNYC! The Disaster Readiness Summit brings together experts, students & partners to explore AI for resilience, climate risk, emergency communications & more. 🎓 Teachers College, Columbia, & Barnard students can attend with ID. Learn more: ow.ly/EQ5450ZPSko
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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
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Climate Week 2026 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Across millennia, communities facing annual climate variability have created sustainable techniques and technological systems. The Climate Riskscapes conference explores how these practices can offer crucial lessons for climate resilience everywhere. tinyurl.com/climate-riskscapes #ClimateResilience
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📝 National Preparedness Month: Is your emergency plan ready? Use NCDP's updated Preparedness Wizard to prepare now! 🔗 bit.ly/prepwizv2 #Preparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #ElNino #HurricanePrep #DisasterResilience #RCRCToolbox
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years after September 11, @ncdp.bsky.social director Thomas Chandler reflects on how New York City has changed the way we prepare for disasters. Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4ywB5rq
Aerial skyline view of lower Manhattan, New York City, before September 11, 2001. Credit: Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🕊️ 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: ow.ly/Fa7f50ZMpRj #September11 #911Anniversary
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Twenty-Five Years After September 11th, 2001, New York City Changed the Way We Prepare for Disasters - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP
Twenty-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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🚨 New paper! 🌍🛰️🌧️ More Earth observation data doesn’t automatically mean better humanitarian decisions. A new framework examines how satellite data influences decision-making—for better, worse or not at all—drawing on experiences managing flash flood risk in Ecuador. Read: ow.ly/crah50ZLJO2
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌊 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: ow.ly/HpZk50ZHWui #DisasterPreparedness
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Breathable air and clean water are crucial to the survival of those trapped in tunnels in Nepal
For those stranded by a flood, disaster experts say survival depends on access to oxygen, food and water.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 24/08/2026
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. yhoo.it/4gqHYVj
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Power 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 31/08/2026
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. bit.ly/3UxaRXa
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Preparing Farmers Before El Niño’s Impacts Worsen
Scientists 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 31/08/2026
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. bit.ly/4zKBM1O
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A ‘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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 01/09/2026
“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. bit.ly/4gL9vQb
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How 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🌎 Join us during Climate Week NYC for the Disaster Readiness Summit! NCDP, Columbia Teachers College, GeSI & Twilio are bringing three days of learning & discussion on disaster readiness. 📅 Sept. 22–24 Learn more: ncdptraining.org/3SGk0vW #ClimateWeekNYC #DisasterPreparedness
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🌡️ 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: abcnews.com/video/135624374
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Video 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
✨ New paper: “Employment Sectoral Differences of Public Service Disruptions and Psychological Distress among U.S. Workers after Disasters,” co-authored by NCDP’s Jeff Schlegelmilch. How quickly services return may matter as much as the damage itself. ow.ly/yxT350ZBBml #DisasterPreparedness
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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: ow.ly/VWcz50ZAX6G
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Climate School Students Analyze Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation Efforts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
A 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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: ow.ly/mIa550ZATzt #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #PublicHealth
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How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster: Ultimate Survival Guide
From 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 20/07/2026
“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. bit.ly/4ps8wIi
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Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against
Guardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as Fifa defends its player safeguards
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 14/07/2026
"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. bit.ly/44Ocvpr
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El Nino is strengthening: Here's what it means for the US
El 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 06/07/2026
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. bit.ly/4vprVLG
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El Niño: ‘Remarkable agreement’ among models points to rapid strengthening – Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre
The 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 03/07/2026
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. bit.ly/44JA3eO
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World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warning
Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sport
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 02/07/2026
“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. bit.ly/447YEK8
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Black Americans Face Heightened Risk in Record-Breaking Heat
From Memphis to Newark, Black communities are bracing for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July weekend.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 01/07/2026
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: bit.ly/4v3kFoc
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Impact Outlook: El Niño 2026–27 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP
El 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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. ow.ly/euG350ZihEf
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El 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NCDP's Joshua L. DeVincenzo joins Spectrum News NY1 to discuss #extremeheat and the upcoming #worldcup2026 matches. ow.ly/Tm7C50Zify9 #FIFAWorldCup
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Climate expert shares extreme heat tips ahead of this weekend's World Cup games
This is sparking conversations about heat safety and the health of fans and players.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 23/06/2026
👏 Congrats to Columbia Global 2026 scholars-in-residence, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social faculty/researchers who will serve residencies, including @ccsi-columbia.bsky.social's Lisa Sachs, Center for Sustainable Development's Radhika Iyengar, @ncdp.bsky.social's Nitin Magima: bit.ly/4epACjJ
Headshots of 11 Columbia Global 2026 Scholars-in-Residence.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 18/06/2026
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. bit.ly/4vCeBVb
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FIFA 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📻 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. ow.ly/Rmup50ZaB2k
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Heat, thunderstorms, tornadoes: Preparing for World Cup weather risks
Karl 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
ICYMI: NCDP’s Andrew Kruczkiewicz was quoted in a Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre blog on the likelihood of an El Niño later this year. Also featured in an Outrage + Optimism conversation. Read more here: www.climatecentre.org/16980/odds-sh…
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 06/04/2026
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. bit.ly/4bVAKX3
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The US should shape the global climate adaptation market
When the U.S. signals that something matters, capital tends to follow.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 03/04/2026
How should climate information be translated into useful decisions before disaster strikes? Climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social of Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and @ncdp.bsky.social joins @outrageoptimism.bsky.social to explore what climate preparedness looks like. 🎙️ bit.ly/419gevQ
Outrage + Optimism podcast #357 with headshots of the hosts and the text Forecasting Disaster: A "Super" El Niño? And the Case for Early Action with Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson + Andrew Kruczkiewicz from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre.
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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) 🔗 luma.com/1jeudqxk
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Extreme Weather Preparedness for the World Cup Training on April 7th, 2026 · Luma
Extreme 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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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 14/03/2026
"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. bit.ly/47AF5fx
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El Nino is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertain
El Niño is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertain.
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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
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One 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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
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AI Lost Out to Traditional Models in Forecasting NYC's Blizzard
Two 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
As part of its Moonshot Goal 8 Program, scientists address the question: Is it possible to tame river flooding? @wxpizza.bsky.social weighs in on this debate in a French article in @lesechosfr.bsky.social. www.lesechos.fr/idees-debats...
La Californie est régulièrement victime d'inondations provoquées par le Pineapple Express, une rivière atmosphérique arrivant directement d'Hawaï. (Photo Shutterstock)
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
We are excited to join the esteemed international community of colleagues in the United Nations' Santiago Network by providing technical assistance on disaster loss and damage. santiago-network.org/about/members @climate.columbia.edu @undrr.bsky.social
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 13/02/2026
Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini of @ncdp.bsky.social has turned curiosity into a career dedicated to scientific knowledge and climate justice, helping communities most affected by and often least equipped to face climate hazards. #IDWGIS State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/02/12/w...
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
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
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Women in Science: Disaster Preparedness Researcher Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini
Ngamini uses her background in atmospheric sciences and climate modeling to support research and solutions for climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 11/02/2026
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: bit.ly/4qnw67X
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
✨ Researchers from NCDP helped build seasonal forecasting capacity with the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute. Read how. ow.ly/uKfy50Y8iCv @climate.columbia.edu #AnticipatoryAction #ForecastModeling
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Capacity-Building with the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute
Travel 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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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
It is critical to communicate with farmers for projects to succeed, but current technologies fall short. Working with farmers, researchers from @climate.columbia.edu, Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions & School of the Environment participated in a novel game to understand risks. ow.ly/TVkB50Y421H
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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
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How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm
This weekend's storm looks to have major impacts from both snow and ice from Texas all the way to New England.
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Disaster management is complex. This article, published in the @uchilegalforum.bsky.social, analyzes how federal agencies can integrate policies into climate-informed planning and leadership. ow.ly/VRVv50XWHtg @climate.columbia.edu @sabincenter.bsky.social
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 13/01/2026
Proliferation of climate-related disasters points to the urgent need for climate resilience leadership. Sabin Center's Michael Burger, NCDP's Jeff Schlegelmilch & Lucia Bragg outline how FEMA could be a source. Via University of Chicago Legal Forum: bit.ly/4pOlcYU
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The Disaster Management Complex: Law’s Adaptations in Times of Climate Disaster | The University of Chicago Legal Forum
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The history of disasters takes us down a path of loss until we reach a breaking point & decide that what we are doing is no longer working, and then transformative innovation follows, noted Jeff Schlegelmilch. ow.ly/Bwxy50XW7P5 @climate.columbia.edu #LAWildfires
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It’s Been One Year Since Wildfires Devastated Los Angeles. What Have We Learned?
In the wake of the fires, our disaster expert says that
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Many victims of the LA Wildfires are still tangled in a set of steep challenges. Many are uninsured or underinsured, and payouts have widely fallen far short of rebuilding costs, noted Thomas Chandler. ow.ly/ocOR50XTa4C #LAWildfires @climate.columbia.edu @us.theguardian.com
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The Los Angeles wildfires were ‘the perfect storm’. Is the city ready for the next one?
After the devastating fires, neighborhoods pledged to build back stronger and better than before. A year later, they’re still untangling issues
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National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia University @ncdp.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Places are seeing disasters they aren’t used to, extreme events are intensifying faster, and they are becoming more complex. That requires earlier warnings & new approaches to response and recovery, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/tKnL50XSqQv @climate.columbia.edu @apnews.com
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2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the hottest years ever recorded. Also, the three-year warming average has crossed the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (or 2.7 Fahrenheit) si...
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