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As the one living in Houston, I hope everyone is safe after Hurricane Beryl and respect for those who are recovering the infrastructure to be back to normal. Japan, having experienced major earthquakes in the past, now constructs new urban developments with power lines underground which some point we can consider in the areas impacted from natural disasters. Article summary as below: 1) Increased Impact from Hurricanes: Hurricanes are becoming more frequent and intense, but they still rarely devastate any given utility’s service area. 2) Two Grid-Enhancing Strategies: One strategy is burying transmission lines underground, which offers high reliability but at a high cost. The other is solar and battery-based microgrids, useful in emergencies but economically less beneficial for utilities, making them unpopular. 3) Infrastructure Unsuitability: Due to global warming and climate change, current infrastructure is increasingly unsuitable for supporting modern lifestyles, where electricity is essential for daily needs. 4) Limitations of the Texas/ERCOT Grid: Improved interconnections with neighboring systems do not help much during adverse weather if in-state power lines are down. More power generation may not ensure power reaches people when needed. 5) Increased Future Power Demand: Texas anticipates higher future power needs and is likely to promote fossil-fueled power generation. However, without considering grid resilience, power may not be available when most needed. https://lnkd.in/gvfGvYFM

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl challenges #PowerUtilities such as CenterPoint Energy to enhance grid resilience and recovery efforts. Pinpointing where lines are down is usually a big step forward for a quick resolution. Using optical fiber sensing for overhead power lines, Prisma Photonics’ grid monitoring solution accurately locates affected towers and lines, facilitating quicker restorations, minimizing outage times, and improving service reliability during critical recovery phases. This enables significant utilities like CenterPoint Energy to identify and address grid damage efficiently. An interesting read by Utility Dive's Rob Walton 💡 #PrecisionMonitoring #GridResilience #HurricaneBerylRecovery #GridEnhancingTechnologies #EnergyTransition #GridInnovation #PrismaPhotonics #ResilientGrid #PowerGrid #RenewableEnergy #GridResilience #DynamicLineRating

🚨 Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Supply Chains 🚨 As 2 million households remain without power after Hurricane Helene, construction supply chains are facing significant disruption. With infrastructure damaged and critical materials delayed, the construction industry will need to brace for potential shortages and project delays. ⚠️ https://bit.ly/3ZUNGqC How can construction teams stay resilient in the face of supply chain disruptions like these? #SupplyChainChallenges #PrefabSolutions #ConstructionResilience #HurricaneHelene

We are praying that everyone is safely evacuated from Hurricane Milton. In times like these, it's important to understand what's going on, many of us find comfort in understanding what we're dealing with. We send our thoughts and well-wishes to those preparing for Milton and recovering from Helene. Here's an article on a hurricane's adiabatic cooling properties. https://bit.ly/2CkJGGJ #geothermal #geothermalenergy #thermalenergy #thermalenergynetworks #heatpumps #heatpumptechnology #greenenergy #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainable #renewable #alwayson PHCPPros Geothermal Rising IAPMO Building Decarbonization Coalition PPI Building & Construction Division Jay Egg Marc Miller

How States Are Adapting Disaster Recovery Amid Climate Change This summer has starkly highlighted the urgent need for states to rethink their approach to disaster recovery. From the devastating impacts of Hurricane Beryl in Houston to the relentless wildfires… #ClimateChange >>> Read more

Communication is the lynchpin of disaster preparedness. When a disaster strikes, a timely reaction and intervention is of the utmost importance in order to save lives and…

As flood season approaches, it's crucial for communities and industries alike to prepare and protect against the challenges it brings. At TMH Industries, we understand the importance of proactive measures, and that's why we're proud to offer innovative solutions like sandbags to mitigate flood risks. Sandbags may seem simple, but their effectiveness in redirecting water flow and preventing flooding cannot be overstated. Our high-quality sandbags are designed to withstand the toughest conditions, providing reliable protection for infrastructure, homes, and businesses in flood-prone areas. Our commitment to flood preparedness, TMH Industries is at the forefront of oil and gas pipeline construction across Western Canada. With projects spanning British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, we're dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of vital energy resources. The construction and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines are integral to supporting economic growth and meeting energy demands sustainably. At TMH Industries, we prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement in all our pipeline endeavors. As we gear up for another flood season and continue our pipeline construction efforts, TMH Industries remains steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding communities and advancing Canada's energy infrastructure. Together, we can build a resilient future for generations to come. #FloodPreparedness #PipelineConstruction #TMHIndustries #CommunityProtection #EnergyInfrastructure

Maxeon Solar Technologies Addresses Hurricane Season Concerns with Resilient Solar Solutions Forecasters at Colorado State University’s latest prediction of an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season has raised concerns about potential power disruptions, particularly for critical services provided by hospitals, fire departments, and law enforcement. In response, Maxeon Solar Technologies , a global leader in solar innovation, highlights the resilience of solar power systems in mitigating such risks. Maxeon’s commercial partner, Salt Energy, based in Florida, specializes in designing and installing solar systems capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. David Kaul, Vice President of Salt Energy, underscores the importance of designing for resilience in high-velocity hurricane zones and coastal areas, leveraging the […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dXEZDDsa #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #america #maxeonsolar #northamerica #renewableenergy #saltenergy #solarpanels

📢#New_post: 📍 If you find this topic interesting, Please #Like or #Wirte_a_comment or #share it so others can also see it.✅ 📝 (#Report_Number_5️⃣6️⃣) ▶📬 Berg-Ltd@mail.ir, Berg.engineering.group@gmail.com 👉 📱 You can always ask for the PDF file of the Papers 📑 shared here by contacting ▶ (+989212392529) during office hours, 9 am-4:30 pm (IRST) 🕰 on WhatsApp or Telegram App, Please Indicate the article code in your message. 📌New Zealand experiences significant natural hazards that can damage buildings and infrastructure. The 2010-11 Canterbury earthquakes, 2016 Hurunui/Kaikōura tsunami and earthquake and 2017 Edgecumbe floods are just recent examples of emergencies that have had a serious impact on the built environment. We need to reduce the risk to, and from, our buildings when emergencies occur. We also need to be ready to respond to and recover from these emergencies. Successfully managing the use and assessment of buildings at this time can protect lives and maintain public confidence during stressful times for the affected community. This guide gives senior decision makers at national and local government level an understanding of their legal obligations in relation to managing buildings in an emergency, enabling them to direct appropriate resources to prepare for and manage an effective response and recovery. It sets out a consistent national framework for doing so, and describes key processes and tools to help with planning and training for these events. In particular, it provides information and tools to help territorial authorities with carrying out rapid building assessments when these are considered necessary. This guide also recognises the importance of including a geotechnical component in the response to most emergencies. A key part of the process is assessing land that supports or affects buildings; something that was brought into sharp relief following the Canterbury earthquakes, when people and buildings were affected by rock roll, liquefaction and potential cliff collapse. It is essential that every territorial authority can quickly mobilise the right resources and lead the response to major emergencies in their area. Please use this document to inform your operational plans and procedures.

🌀To All Hurricane Responders: A hurricane does not come with just one consistent rainfall pattern. While the wind 🌪 classification assigns a single category to the storm, the rainfall tells a very different story. Within a hurricane, rainfall can vary significantly over time and space—this is known as spatial-temporal variability. 🌧️ Tropical Storm Erika exhibited three distinct rainfall patterns when it impacted Dominica in 2015. Until now, hazard assessments have largely depended on statistics of ground-based rainfall measurements, which often are non-operational during the extreme weather conditions of a hurricane. Additionally, ground gauges lack the density needed to capture spatial variabilities in rainfall. This is especially true for small island states in the Caribbean. If you are aiming for a comprehensive hazard assessment for your area, it is crucial to account for these rainfall variations. 💡 That is why I have developed a practical and easy-to-use tool that analyzes rainfall spatial-temporal variability in hurricanes, providing statistically meaningful insights for hazard modelling. This innovation leverages high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates to capture the full complexity of rainfall during hurricanes. 🌍 With the guidance of Victor Jetten, Janneke Ettema, Bastian van den Bout and Rein Haarsma, I have designed and programmed a unique methodology in this field. The tool and methods, which will soon be available on GitHub, have the potential to revolutionize how we approach hazard assessments during extreme weather. Want to learn more? Check out our recent publication https://lnkd.in/eJXyfsJv with #mdpi #openaccess Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente KNMI - Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute