Extreme Weather—Our Nation’s Response

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Extreme Weather—Our Nation’s Response

Event Overview

The expert panel discussed trends in extreme weather over the past decade and the impact of more frequent and more complex weather events on national preparedness and on the United States' natural disaster response framework.

The discussion and questions from the audience were moderated by Phyllis Cuttino, director of the Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate.

Presentation by Dr. Richard W. Spinrad

Presentation by Major General Robert Livingston

Weather Road

Featuring

Dr. Richard W. Spinrad
Chief Scientist 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Joseph L. Nimmich
Deputy Administrator
Federal Emergency Management Agency

Major General Robert Livingston
Adjutant Gen. of the Army 
South Carolina National Guard

Moderated by

Phyllis Cuttino
Director
The Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate

With Remarks From

The Honorable John Warner
Senior Adviser 
The Pew Project on National Security, Energy, and Climate
Former U.S. Senator and Armed Services Committee Chairman

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A panel of experts discusses trends in extreme weather over the past decade and the impact of more frequent and complex weather events on the U.S. natural disaster response framework.
A panel of experts discusses trends in extreme weather over the past decade and the impact of more frequent and complex weather events on the U.S. natural disaster response framework.
Article February 18, 2016

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A panel of experts discusses trends in extreme weather over the past decade and the impact of more frequent and complex weather events on the U.S. natural disaster response framework.
Article February 18, 2016

Officials from the National Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) participated in a discussion about the federal recovery and response infrastructure at a Feb. 1 event hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts titled “Extreme Weather—Our Nation’s Response.”

Related Resources

Presentation by Dr. Richard W. Spinrad (PDF) Presentation by Major General Robert Livingston (PDF)
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