Wildfire, Storm Surge, Flooding And Inland Marine Concerns-Wildfire, Storm Surge, Flooding And Inland Marine Concerns

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In today's webinar, Dr. Tom Jeffries discussed Wildfire Storm Surge Flooding and Inland Marine Concerns. He highlighted the risks associated with wildfires in the western U.S. and storm surge related to hurricanes on the east and gulf coasts. Dr. Jeffries emphasized the importance of accurate risk assessment and location-based analysis to understand and mitigate these hazards. He also touched upon the impact of human activities on wildfire risk, with approximately 80% of wildfires being caused by human accident or negligence. Additionally, he discussed sea level rise projections and how it can affect coastal areas over time. The webinar also delved into the significance of evaluating risk accurately, especially in transportation routes and material handling in Inland Marine concerns. Overall, the session provided valuable insights into understanding and managing natural hazards for better risk management practices.

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Date of Publication: May 9, 2018
Duration: 61 minutes

Incidents of wildfire and storm surge flooding have been on the rise. Climate change is often cited as a contributing factor and experts expect that trend to continue. This webinar examines history and their impact on infrastructure and the environment.

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Module Loss Control & Claims

Keywords

Wildfire

Storm Surge

Flooding

Inland Marine

Risk Assessment

Location-based Analysis

Human Activities

Sea Level Rise

Transportation Routes

Material Handling