Weather hazards

Verisk’s AIR Worldwide Estimates Insured Losses for July Floods in Germany Could Approach EUR 5 Billion

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Nature, Meteorology, Articles, Verisk Analytics, AIR Worldwide, Weather satellites, Weather hazards, Hydrology, Precipitation, Global Precipitation Measurement, Flood, Boston

BOSTON, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extreme event modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates insured losses in Germany from July flooding could approach EUR 5 billion.

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  • BOSTON, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extreme event modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimates insured losses in Germany from July flooding could approach EUR 5 billion.
  • To produce the loss estimates, AIR analyzed hourly precipitation fields over Germany derived from NASAs Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) system during July 5 to 19.
  • AIR Worldwide (AIR) provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events.
  • AIR Worldwide, a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business, is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Incubit Improves Tornado Detection AI in Mountainous Area as Contractor for Meteorological Research Institute

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Meteorology, Meteorological phenomena, Physical geography, Storm, Tornado, Radar meteorology, Weather hazards, Convective storm detection, Doppler radar, Tornado vortex signature, Tornado warning

By adding topographic AI data alongside Doppler radar data, the company has been able to reduce over-detection of tornadoes in mountainous areas.

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  • By adding topographic AI data alongside Doppler radar data, the company has been able to reduce over-detection of tornadoes in mountainous areas.
  • This development was made under the 2020 research and development project, "AI Based Tornado and Heavy Localized Rain Prediction and Information Distribution System", which the Meteorological Research Institute (hereafter: MRI), which works directly under the Japan Meteorological Agency as an official research institution, was in charge of.
  • This outcome brings hope for a robust tornado detection AI model, the use of which is not limited by its location.
  • This allows for the possibility of Doppler radars in mountainous locations to be used for automatic tornado detection.

Keep Your Pets Cool as Dangerous Heat Waves Make their Way Across the Nation

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Meteorology, Natural disasters, Weather hazards, Nature, Heat wave, Torridness, Articles, Pet, National Weather Service

"By putting in some time for safety and preparation, Independence Day celebrations can be fun for people and pets."

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  • "By putting in some time for safety and preparation, Independence Day celebrations can be fun for people and pets."
  • Across Oregon and Washington, high temperatures will rise more than 30 degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service.
  • In many cities known for their temperate weather, this heat wave is not only setting records, but threatening communities.
  • Follow these safety tips to stay cool despite the heat:
    Don't exercise your pets in dangerous conditions.

New Public Safety Power Shutoff Address Alerts Provide Notifications for Addresses Other Than Your Home That Are Important to You, Including Schools or a Relative’s Home

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Utilities, Energy, Emergency management, Nature, Articles, Natural hazards, Weather hazards, Ecological succession, Wildfire, Severe weather, Physical geography, Wind, California power shutoffs

Customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay safe and informed about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

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  • Customers and non-account holders can now sign up for notifications for any address they care about to stay safe and informed about Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
  • High winds can cause tree branches and debris to contact energized lines, damage our equipment and cause wildfires.
  • As a result, we may need to turn off power during severe weather to prevent wildfires.
  • To sign up for alerts for any address that is important to you or a loved one, visit www.pge.com/addressalert .

There's Still Time to Enter the #TornadoStrong Safe Room Sweepstakes

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Civil defense, Rooms, Meteorological phenomena, Meteorology, Articles, Weather hazards, Security, Storm cellar, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Safe room, Tornado

These certified storm shelters are fabricated with tested and approvedmethods that meet the ICC 500 standard and FEMA P-320 criteria.

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  • These certified storm shelters are fabricated with tested and approvedmethods that meet the ICC 500 standard and FEMA P-320 criteria.
  • The entrant must be the owner/co-owner of a home where the tornado safe room can be installed.
  • For full Official Rules, visit https://tornado-strong.org/safe-room-sweepstakes .Sponsor: Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, 1708 Metropolitan Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
  • The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is the country's leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disasters.

Machine Learning Model Doubles Accuracy of Global Landslide "Nowcasts"

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Meteorology, Nature, Earth sciences, Natural disasters, Environmental soil science, Landslide, Weather hazards, Tropical cyclone, Situation awareness, Precipitation

The NASA global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model, developed by a team of scientists led by Universities Space Research Association's Thomas Stanley, addresses this issue.

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  • The NASA global Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness (LHASA) model, developed by a team of scientists led by Universities Space Research Association's Thomas Stanley, addresses this issue.
  • "The result is that this version of the model, informed by the machine learning algorithm, is roughly twice as accurate as the original version (Version 1) of the model."
  • "While the accuracy is highest often 100% -- for major landslide events triggered by tropical cyclones, it improved its landslide prediction accuracy significantly across all landslide inventories studied."
  • It combined satellite precipitation data with a global landslide susceptibility map to produce its nowcasts.

Procession, An Augmented-Reality Artwork Of Our Not-So-Distant Future, Debuts At The Tribeca Festival

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Natural disasters, Nature, Articles, Physical geography, Emergency management, Weather hazards, Fire prevention, Wildfire, Dustin Yellin, Flood

It presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires.

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  • It presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires.
  • Humanity is faced with a choice: living in ignorance or uniting to preserve what's left of our planet.
  • Procession presents our near future, a period of global unrest and environmental destruction, spurred by raging flood waters and massive wildfires," said Dustin Yellin.
  • Through the accessibility of its art, Procession unites people in taking action to preserve our natural environment.

Best's Review Focuses on How Catastrophes Are Affecting the Insurance Industry

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Insurance, Professional services, Meteorological phenomena, Weather hazards, Meteorology, Nature, AM Best, Storm, Insurance, Extreme weather, Derecho, Hail

The June issue of Best's Review provides an overview of catastrophe issues facing the industry.

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  • The June issue of Best's Review provides an overview of catastrophe issues facing the industry.
  • Over the past year, extreme weather has included hurricanes, wildfires in California, hailstorms, a derecho, and a snowstorm in Texas.
  • Hail, Wind and Fire: Extreme Weather Drives Up Rates for Renewable Energy Insurance examines the effects of extreme weather on the insurance market.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

United States Snow Removal Services Procurement Research Report 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Public policy, Government, Automotive, State, Local, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Performance & Special Interest, Snow removal, Weather hazards, Nature, Snow, Phases of matter, Removal, Water

The "Snow Removal Services in the US - Procurement Research Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Snow Removal Services in the US - Procurement Research Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report is intended to assist buyers of snow removal services.
  • Municipalities, property managers and property owners generally procure services to clear snow from parking lots and sidewalks.
  • Snow removal services include snowplowing, shoveling, roof clearing, snow hauling and disposal, deicing and salting.

IBC kicks off Emergency Preparedness Week with Top 10 Tips - Protect yourself and your property from severe weather

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Nature, Weather hazards, Articles, Severe weather, Physical geography, Flash flood, Wildfire

During a severe weather event, everyone\'s priority must be their own safety and the safety of their loved ones and neighbours.

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  • During a severe weather event, everyone\'s priority must be their own safety and the safety of their loved ones and neighbours.
  • "Severe hail and wind, flash floods and wildfire can often occur with little warning.
  • IBC is encouraging Canadians to make sure they take necessary measures to protect themselves, their families and their property from the impacts of severe weather.
  • That\'s more than a four-fold increase in severe weather events, which are increasingly attributed to climate change," added Stewart.\nTaxpayers and insurers share the cost for severe weather damage.