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🚨 #INFRASTRUCTURE HOT TOPIC🚨: Are Houses Built on Hills at Risk of Sliding Over? 🏡 It may seems that #structures built on slopes are at increased risk of #geohazards, but what can be done to reinforce 🛡 these assets? Found this insightful? 📨 Send Geofem a message to find out more about infrastructure resilience!

#RES_Focus Title：Infrastructure failure cascades quintuple risk of storm and flood-induced service disruptions across the globe Authors：Evelyn Mühlhofer, David N. Bresch, Elco Koks Abstract: Society is dependent on critical infrastructure that provides basic services such as healthcare, mobility, communications, and power. Severe weather can damage these vital infrastructure assets, disrupting services. Such disruptions can further escalate due to system interdependencies. Although research increasingly evaluates physical risks to infrastructure assets, knowledge on service disruption risks from natural hazard-induced failure cascades across networked infrastructure systems remains limited. Here, we couple an open-source risk model with a complex network-based infrastructure module to simulate spatially explicit service disruptions from 700 historic floods and tropical cyclones in 30 countries. We find that failure cascades account for 64–89% of service disruptions, which also spread beyond the hazard footprint in nearly 3 out of 4 events. Disruption-affected population surpasses estimates of physically affected by up to ten-fold. We demonstrate that knowledge of the effect of infrastructure network designs, population distribution, wealth, and hazard characteristics can help prioritize systemic adaptation strategies over asset-focused ones.   Source：One Earth DOI：https://lnkd.in/dvwmvsnT #Infrastructure #risk #storm #flood #disruptions #globe #climatechange #adaptation

Infrastructure is the cornerstone for our country

SouthernCAT Inc. has consistently demonstrated resilience and innovation in overcoming logistical hurdles to deliver exceptional restoration and mitigation services to our clients. Faced with the challenges of accessing disaster-stricken areas, especially after hurricanes, floods, and other natural calamities, we have developed a robust logistical framework that ensures timely response and efficient service delivery. Our strategic investments in a fleet of versatile vehicles and advanced equipment enable us to navigate through compromised infrastructure, ensuring rapid deployment of resources. Additionally, our partnerships with local authorities and emergency services facilitate smoother operations, as we coordinate efforts for optimal results. We prioritize thorough planning and real-time communication through state-of-the-art satellite and mobile technologies, allowing our teams to adapt swiftly to changing conditions on the ground. By maintaining a network of regional hubs, we ensure that essential supplies and personnel can be mobilized quickly, minimizing downtime and expediting recovery efforts for our clients. Through these concerted efforts, SouthernCAT continues to uphold its commitment to excellence, even in the face of formidable logistical challenges. Plan. Respond. Restore. SouthernCAT Inc.

How ready are you to face the worst? Major infrastructure disasters are thankfully rare. But every infrastructure designer, builder, operator, owner and public authority should plan to face their own, and be ready to learn from others. #disasterresponse #emergencyresponse

Here's a startling disconnect: 🚰 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: water is a critical resource; cities and lives can't function without it. 🛠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦: a water main breaks every two minutes. And this isn't just a drip. We're talking about roughly 6 billion gallons of treated water lost daily in the U.S. That's enough to fill over 9,000 swimming pools—straight down the drain daily. This past weekend, the City of Atlanta felt the full force of this crisis with a major water main break, and our hearts go out to the residents and businesses affected. This incident, which has led to widespread water outages and a state of emergency declared by Mayor Andre Dickens, highlights the urgent need for robust and immediate responses in times of crisis. At 4M Analytics, we believe in the power of technology to transform how we manage and respond to such emergencies. Our 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 offers reliable, real-time access to crucial subsurface utility data, enabling all key stakeholders—from city officials to emergency response teams—to quickly identify and address the root causes of infrastructure failures. Moreover, our solution offers a smarter path forward with building and maintaining critical infrastructure 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 issues arise by equipping project owners, government agencies, engineers, and GCs with the critical utility data needed to mitigate risks during the earliest stages of construction. Our communities deserve infrastructure that is not only resilient but reliable and forward-thinking through innovative, collaborative technology solutions. Because building resilient infrastructure isn’t just a goal; it's a societal necessity. It's time to seal the leaks and take action. ❤️ We stand with Atlanta today, committed to ensuring it stands stronger tomorrow. Press on. __ #Infrastructure #resiliency #Innovation #Utilities #Atlanta

Grid resilience transcends mere recovery; it's fundamentally about anticipation and fortification. At EMPACT Engineering, we design solutions that not only withstand but prevail over the unexpected. By strategically managing vegetation to prevent outages and enhancing pole loading to withstand severe weather, we ensure your network is robust against natural disasters and other challenges. Our approach includes advanced predictive analytics, which allows us to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become issues and safeguards continuity and security. Are you prepared to elevate your grid's resilience and ensure uninterrupted service to your community? Let's fortify your infrastructure together.   #GridResilience #ReliablePower

🌍 With natural disasters on the rise due to global warming, the need for effective disaster management has become increasingly urgent. #FiberSensing technology emerges as a vital tool in this effort, offering real-time monitoring capabilities to revolutionise disaster response. 🔍 Exploring Fiber Sensing Benefits: ✔️ Early Detection: By swiftly detecting ground movements and temperature changes, fiber sensing provides crucial early warnings, facilitating timely evacuations and emergency response. ✔️ Structural Health Monitoring: Essential infrastructure, such as power plants and transportation routes, benefits from proactive monitoring, minimizing potential damage and ensuring continued functionality. ✔️ Environmental Monitoring: By tracking gas emissions, fiber sensing offers valuable insights into air quality and potential health risks for affected communities. ✔️ Perimeter Security: Leveraging fiber sensing for perimeter security enhances monitoring capabilities, enabling rapid responses to unauthorised access and potential threats. ✔️ Data for Decision-Making: Accurate, real-time data empowers emergency responders to make informed decisions, optimizing resource allocation and response strategies. 🤝 Collaborating for Safety: In these challenging times, collaboration is key. Ensure, a leader in fiber sensing technology, is committed to partnering with organisations and authorities to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts. Together, let's build a safer, more resilient future. Check our video on fiber sensing and smart resource management to see how FS can mitigate environmental risks https://lnkd.in/dCEM6ryE

🛠️ Rockfall Protection and Monitoring: Planning for Resilience 🛠️ With extreme weather events on the rise, safeguarding infrastructure against rockfall hazards is more critical than ever. At Senceive, our #rockfall monitoring solution offers a real-time, data-driven approach to detect and respond to these geohazards, helping to ensure safety and prevent costly disruptions. As we head into rainy seasons and fluctuating temperatures during winter and spring, robust planning and protection systems are key. Modern #rockfall protection typically involves flexible barriers and energy-dissipating nets that can absorb high-impact forces, preventing rockfalls from reaching vulnerable infrastructure like roads, bridges, and railway lines. These systems, combined with wireless monitoring technology, allow infrastructure managers to detect shifts or impacts immediately, facilitating timely intervention and enhanced resilience. We look forward to supporting infrastructure projects with our monitoring solutions, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions and maintain resilient, safe structures year-round. 📌 Discover more about our rockfall monitoring solution: https://lnkd.in/dGVZCdhf #RockfallProtection #Geohazards #Senceive #InfrastructureSafety #Resilience #GeotechnicalEngineering #RealTimeMonitoring #SustainableInfrastructure

Extreme weather is causing record delays for Amtrak, and Resilient Analytics, A Stanley Consultants Company, is at the forefront of addressing these challenges. Our own Jacob Helman shares crucial insights in The New York Times, discussing the staggering $103 billion cost of heat wave-induced train delays projected by 2100. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/derKNbkT Learn how Resilient Analytics is pioneering solutions to prioritize human safety and capital investments with innovative climate solutions: https://lnkd.in/gTN3yB-K #ResilientAnalytics #StanleyConsultants #RailInfrastructure #InnovativeSolutions