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Krause is available to discuss implications of the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and what it means for local governments: "It isn't going to make sub-national action any more difficult than it already would have been -- unless it emboldens conservative states to prohibit their cities from taking action. On the flip-side, committed cities and state governments now feel their efforts are more important than ever, so they might be spurred to additional action."
Krause has co-authored several journal articles on local governance and urban sustainability efforts, including how cities' council election process influenced sustainability initiatives and which factors influence long-term local climate policies.
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Paris Climate Agreement
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Paris Climate Accord
Director, Sea Level Solutions Center
"Atmospheric carbon dioxide, a primary greenhouse gas, is at higher concentrations today than since the dawn of human civilization, and higher than in the last 500,000 years. Excessive carbon dioxide heats up our planet by increasing the blanketing effect of our upper atmosphere. This blanket gets thicker and thicker each year. It's essentially a one-way blanket too. Solar energy comes in, but more comes in than goes out of our atmosphere, as if you were filling up a bathtub and had no drain valve. This trapped heat impacts each and every fiber of our society: how long we can enjoy those dog days of summer, how much water our wetlands have to resupply our drinking water, what species can persist where, and the health of our coral reefs, to name a few. A greater reduction in greenhouse gas emissions will increase our chance of avoiding the worst impacts, and in
Troxler is the director of FIU's Sea Level Solutions Center. She attended
Sea Level Solutions Center: https://news.fiu.edu/2015/08/sea-level-solutions-center-launches/91610
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Facebook's Anti-Terrorism Pledge Invites a Slippery Slope
[In response to a Facebook executive saying, "We want Facebook to be a hostile environment for terrorists," following the
Moe is director of the
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EXPERT ROUNDUP: Hurricane Preparedness (36 experts)
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Fine can discuss
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Building Preparation
Thomas focuses his practice on construction law and litigation matters. He can discuss what builders can do post-hurricane and to prepare for the next storm.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Michael-J-Thomas
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Business Risks
Assistant Professor of Risk Management,
"Hurricanes and other natural disasters have often caught businesses unprepared. For example, in a recent study, my colleagues and I found that many
Collier's areas of expertise include hurricane preparedness, climate change risks, flood insurance, disaster risk management of businesses, disaster risk and household finances, Hurricane Sandy, and insurance economics.
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Civil Infrastructure Changes and Natural Hazard Assessment/Mitigation
Kijewski-Correa's research addresses 21st century civil infrastructure challenges. Her interdisciplinary scholarship emphasizes collaborative innovation, sensing, information technologies, and simulation frameworks to create scalable paradigms to enhance the resilience and sustainability of civil infrastructure. A hallmark of these projects and her wider body of scholarship has been the substantial engagement of municipalities, communities of practice and the public-at-large, working extensively in post-disaster planning and recovery following major hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis in the US,
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Construction Defects
"All property owners should review their insurance programs to assure that they have the proper coverage in adequate amounts."
Epstein practices in the area of construction law and contracting. He wrote an article in the
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Robert-C-Epstein
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Construction Litigation
Kolaya can speak to engineering-focused construction litigation issues.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Timothy-A-Kolaya
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Construction Litigation
Murphy can discuss construction litigation, with a focus on builders.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Michael-G-Murphy-P-E
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Construction Litigation
Barnett focuses his practice on real estate development and construction matters. He can discuss developer-focused construction litigation issues.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Christopher-L-Barnett
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Cyber Issues
"Companies sometimes fail to consider the impact of losing their key computer servers and other technology systems following a hurricane or other natural disaster. Reviewing the company's disaster recovery and business continuity plans and making sure they meet the company's current operational and cybersecurity standards will go a long way to avoiding significant business interruption or ongoing liability."
Sutin counsels companies on a wide-range of issues relating to privacy and cybersecurity. He co-authored the Law360 article "Top Tips for Data Breach Readiness and Response," and can discuss data protection issues during and after a hurricane.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Alan-N-Sutin
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Disaster Preparedness
DeLeo is available to discuss elements of disaster preparedness including: the importance of preparedness -- not as a means to an end, but as a critical preventative, money-saving, ongoing process; why families, communities, and policy makers who think of preparedness as an ongoing process will be better positioned to deal with any disaster; the political and psychological barriers to preparedness; and why policy makers and political leaders need to approach disaster preparation with a long-term view, and the benefits this can have.
Bio: https://faculty.bentley.edu/details.asp?uname=rdeleo
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Disaster-Proofing Your Telecommunications
FairPoint Communications
"The consequences of being unprepared for a disaster, especially a major hurricane, can cripple a business. To survive an unforeseen event, companies must include telecommunications when they develop disaster recovery plans. After all, phone communications are the lifeblood of most businesses. Replacing a traditional phone system with a cloud-based solution provides a way to ensure voice communication that will aid in disaster recovery readiness. If a disaster strikes this hurricane season, cloud-based phone systems offer a way to keep business phones ringing even when the unexpected happens."
Ashley, a senior product manager for FairPoint Communications, has held many technical and managerial positions over his 37-year communications career. He has worked for a wide variety of companies, ranging from small family-owned, independent telcos, to industry giants like Contel and GTE. He also possesses a strong background in network engineering, project management, budgeting and product development. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from
Website: http://www.fairpoint.com/home/residential.html
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Document Management
Nuance Communications
"Damage from hurricanes can impact businesses. They harm or destroy office and business records, and disrupt operations through the lost time while dealing with outages. According to the
Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisstrammiello/
Website: https://www.nuance.com
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Document Security
LifeSite
Flooding can threaten homes and businesses, but vital documents are also at risk, even if stored in "safe" deposit boxes. When flood prevention infrastructure is inadequate, the damage can be devastating. Most of the 7,000+ families who were forced to evacuate their homes in
A veteran entrepreneur, Wong is CEO of LifeSite, a
Website: http://www.lifesite.co
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Effect of Coastal Oceans
Kennedy's research focuses on waves, surge, and currents in the coastal ocean and their effects on human activities. Parts of this work are observational, ranging from the rapid deployment of wave and surge gauges in advance of hurricane landfalls, to the analysis of very large-scale bathymetric lidar datasets to determine morphological changes during large storms. A recent focus correlates observed storm damage to observed and predicted hydrodynamics in coastal regions. Parts of Kennedy's research are theoretical and computational, and deal with water wave theory in shallow and deep water, and in the generation of near-shore circulation by breaking waves. This work has direct application to the prediction of storm waves and water levels, damage, and erosion. Undergraduate, master's, Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers in the
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Federal Signal Corporation
"It's about finding that perfect blend of communications taking environment/climate, infrastructure and location all into account. Whether it's communicating through landlines, cellphones, text messaging, public address or intercom systems, to IP-based technologies ranging from email and instant messaging to social networks, emergency managers should define a layered approach with notifications. In fact, these new communications layers have clearly added to the complexity of developing effective, reliable emergency public warning and mass notification strategies. This is because each of these new layers of communication technology must be evaluated in context with a host of human factors relating to the behaviors, perceptions, needs, limitations and cultural differences and eccentricities of individuals, as well as the general population."
Based in
Website: http://www.fedsig.com
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Emergency Preparedness Plans
ServiceMaster Restore
"Whether it's a hurricane or a severe thunderstorm approaching this season, the most important thing that all home and business owners can do to prepare is develop an emergency preparedness plan. This time-saving preparation ahead of inclement weather can help ease a potentially stressful hurricane season."
Duncanson share these simple steps to take ahead of a hurricane or severe storm: 1) Outdoor Precautions: Secure loose outdoor items, such as patio furniture, and put away garden tools and children's toys; board up windows; ensure rain gutters are clear to allow water to flow. 2) Indoor Preparation: Stock up on fresh batteries and emergency supplies, such as water, medication and non-perishable food, flashlights and radios; unplug electronics and elevate furniture and drapes inside the home; store valuables and important documents, like birth certificates and passports, in waterproof containers; create a call tree to provide notice of your safety with family living outside the area; create a photo and/or video inventory of essential possessions including serial numbers, make and model of item. 3) Plan for Post-Storm Repairs: Have information on-hand for professional restoration companies, so if damage occurs it can be minimized in a timely manner (within 24-48 hours of water damage); review your insurance policy to know what's covered and have your policy information easily accessible; restock your emergency supply kit if necessary.
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Employment Issues
Barron is available to discuss HR-related issues employers need to know when hurricanes and other natural disasters take place, including laws that protect employees who are absent from work during or after a hurricane; paying employees when work sites are closed due to weather; and other wage and hour pitfalls that employers should be aware of following a hurricane or other natural disaster.
Barron focuses his litigation practice on labor and employment law. He assists his clients with all their labor and employment needs, including representing clients at trials involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, collective action overtime claims and whistle-blower suits before a variety of state and federal courts. He counsels clients on labor negotiations, elections, strikes, and corporate campaigns by unions; litigates disputes before the
Bio: https://www.cozen.com/people/bios/barron-david
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Environmental and Water Issues
Barsh represents public and private clients on environmental regulatory, permitting and litigation matters. She can discuss environmental and water issues following a hurricane.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Kerri-L-Barsh
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Environmental Hazards, Insurance Tips
Certified Microbial Investigator and Principal
Weitz is an environmental inspector and principal of
Weitz can offer tips on how to prepare for a hurricane, as well as what steps you need to take afterwards to prevent or contain environmental hazards, and protect yourself from dirty contractors and insurance companies after the hurricane. Some topics include: 1) Flooding: What do you do if there is water in the basement? What steps can we take now to minimize damage? If you do flood, what steps should you take right away to avoid a mold outbreak? 2) Leaks: Ceilings, windows, and more may leak during the storm. Place buckets and towels in areas you know tend to leak before it starts. Cleaning your gutters today can help ensure water flows properly during the storm and is directed away from your house. 3) Power Failure and Sump Pumps: If the power goes out, your sump pump will not function unless you have a generator. What can you do?
Website: www.rtkenvironmental.com
Twitter: @AskRTK
Facebook: RTKEnvironmental
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Facilities Operations
Power Equipment for Schneider Electric
Kennedy is available to speak to hurricane preparedness from a facilities and operations perspective. He can offer insights around ways for operations managers to ensure their buildings are fully equipped to withstand flooding from hurricanes. Kennedy understands installations in healthcare, critical power, data center, and redundant control system design, and can offer discussions on protecting the electrical equipment in these facilities from the damage hurricanes may cause. He directly participates in the integration of these electrical system controls into the existing building and life safety control systems.
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Family, Home and Business Safety
Travelers
"As hurricane season approaches, there are things homeowners can do ahead of time to help keep their families safe, such as preparing a survival kit and planning an evacuation route. When it comes to a survival kit, you'll want to include all the necessary basics: flashlight, first-aid kit, batteries, nonperishable food, medications, baby supplies and pet food, cash (in case ATMs are down) and electronic chargers, such as car chargers, for your phone or flashlight. If a storm is imminent, you'll want to secure all outdoor objects or move them inside, in case of high winds that could turn patio furniture into dangerous, flying debris. Close storm shutters and board up windows and glass doors as needed. If possible, bring in your gas or charcoal grill, but never store propane tanks inside the house or garage; instead, chain them in an upright position to a secure object away from your home."
Hanover is available to discuss: essential criteria for personal and professional hurricane preparedness plans; the best items to have on-hand during a hurricane-themed emergency; how to protect home and business properties during extreme weather disaster; evacuation guidelines and tips; personal and business insurance consideration; and best practices for evaluating property damage in the aftermath of a hurricane. She has been in the insurance industry for 30 years and in her current role since 2014. As regional field director, Hanover is responsible for the management of the commercial insurance risk control staff and service deliverables in the metro NYC,
Website: https://www.travelers.com
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"Everyone is at risk of flood -- you're more likely to flood than have a fire over a 30-year mortgage."
Flooding can happen every single day of the year and everywhere in the country -- whether due to weather events, such as hurricanes, heavy rains or snow melt, or due to burst pipes, backed-up sewers and more. In recent years, we had several major, even historic, flooding events, including Hurricane Matthew, that killed thousands of people and destroyed homes and businesses in
Website: www.nfsedgeinsurance.com
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"Historical flooding events drive reforms. The big focus for the flood insurance industry right now is to make sure
Flooding can happen any day and anywhere. During hurricane season, flood insurance will be vital for millions of property owners. In 2017, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is at a crossroads: it is set to expire in September and is thus currently up for reauthorization. There is a lot of debate surrounding the reauthorization, and several bills have already been introduced in
Website: https://www.nationalfloodservices.com
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General Preparedness
Bryson is available to discuss the preparations citizens should take both before, during and after a hurricane. He was appointed director of
Website: http://ready.ga.gov/be-informed/hurricanes/
Bio: http://www.gema.ga.gov/Web%20Content/Director%20Bryson%20Bio.pdf
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Government Preparedness
Vetter can detail tips for hurricane preparedness. He can share best practices he's developed from dealing with past extreme weather like Super Storm Sandy and Snowstorm Nemo.
Website: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FireRescueandEmergencyServices/FRESPersonnel.aspx
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High-Wind and Flood Safety
Rimoldi is a high-wind and flood construction expert for the nonprofit
Bio: http://newsroom.flash.org/company-info/executive-biographies/michael-rimoldi-senior-vice-president-education-and-technical-programs.htm
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Insurance Coverage
"The
Gibbons is a partner in Blank Rome's policyholder-only insurance coverage practice.
Website: www.blankrome.com
Contact: Kate Tavella, [email protected]
Insurance Coverage
Zola is a partner in Blank Rome's policyholder-only insurance coverage practice. He is available to discuss insurance coverage that may respond to losses caused by a weather event, including policies for trade disruption, event cancellation, marine cargo and storage, and directors and officers.
Website: www.blankrome.com
Contact: Kate Tavella, [email protected]
Insurance Issues
Karlinsky focuses his practice regulatory, governmental, and public policy issues relating to insurance, insurers, claims and insurance coverage. He authored the article "Florida Catastrophe Fund Sees Historic $400
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Fred-E-Karlinsky
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Landlord/Tenant Issues
Kobert represents land owners and developers, tenants, buyers and sellers. She can speak to landlord/tenant issues with regard to property damages to a leased space, asking tenants to close for safety, etc.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Ilene-K-Kobert
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Litigation
Clayton focuses on insurance defense. He won an award of
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/William-R-Clayton
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Preparing Data Centers
Schneider Electric
Carlini is responsible for developing integrated solutions for Schneider Electric's data center segment, including enterprise and cloud data centers. He is an expert on the foundation layer of data centers, and would be able to speak to preparing data centers from hurricane damage, as well as ways to ensure the Power & Power Distribution, Cooling & Technical Cooling, Rack systems, Physical Security, and DCIM Management solutions continue to operate in the event of a storm.
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Protecting Electrical Equipment
APC by Schneider Electric
Liguori is responsible for the home and small-office product launch strategy and implementation. He can speak to ways to protect electrical equipment from dangerous hurricane conditions from a home perspective, including safety plans that must be put into place as well as procedures to follow in anticipation of a major storm. He would be happy to speak about protecting backup power supplies, generators for small offices and smaller personal devices during hurricane season.
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Ripple Effects of Storms
Gregory Hall
Associate Professor of Psychology
Bentley can discuss the ripple effects that storms like hurricanes can have on communities, such as: the mental health repercussions of natural disasters, including everything from intense anxiety and stress to irrational fear and PTSD; the need for a significant policy overhaul for better coordination of services so communities that need resources and training receive them.
Bio: https://faculty.bentley.edu/details.asp?uname=ghall
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Workforce Management
"While the hurricane season is approaching and it is of great importance to be prepared, the same concepts of preparation also apply to labor, employment, disability, safety, pandemic, workplace environmental, cybersecurity, climate change, asymmetry in 'technological advances' and other disaster concerns. We are increasingly vulnerable to increasing complexities as our society involves developments that create advantages, which may bring with them new issues. So, it is always 'in season' to be pro-active in programs that prepare us for such problems; and, adopting systems for possible risks may have the upside advantages of being of great value in diminishing exposure to risks."
Fleming is an experienced litigator and labor and employment lawyer who is also familiar with historic properties. He can speak to workforce management and payroll issues during and after a hurricane.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Joseph-Z-Fleming
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