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2016 - Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting Year Climate hazards​Magnitude of impactImpact description​a) Asset or serviceb) Asset or servicec) Asset or serviceCity LocationCountry Location
601City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Coastal floodExtremely seriousNew Bedford has over 11 miles of coastline, most of which is densely populated urban development. Much of the City is protected by a hurricane barrier, however almost 1.5 square kilometers of residential neighborhood is outside of the protected area.ResidentialCommericalTransport(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
602City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Extreme winter conditionsSeriousSevere winter weather, like that experienced in 2015, greatly impacts fishing and harbor operations. New Bedford's coastal location makes it susceptible to erosion.ResidentialCommericalEnergy(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
603City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Heavy snowSeriousHeavy snows greatly hamper fishing and harbor operations. The coastal location brings strong winds with heavy snow, increasing the risk of interruption in power and heat capabilities.CommericalEmergency servicesTransport(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
604City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Rain stormSeriousNew Bedford's coastal location makes it susceptible to erosion.ResidentialTransportFood and agriculture(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
605City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Tropical stormSeriousNew Bedford's coastal location makes it susceptible to erosion.EnergyCommericalTransport(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
606City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Flash/surface floodSeriousThe main transport to interstate highway is low-lying an currently floods during heavy or sudden rain events creating a difficulty in the event of evacuation.TransportCommericalCommerical(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
607City of New Bedford, MA58668USANew Bedford, MA2016Storm surgeExtremely seriousNew Bedford has over 11 miles of coastline, most of which is densely populated urban development. Much of the City is protected by a hurricane barrier, however almost 1.5 square kilometers of residential neighborhood is outside of the protected area.ResidentialTransportEmergency services(41.6362°, -70.9342°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
608City of Northampton, MA58530USANorthampton, MA2016River floodSeriousIncreased damage risks to properties within the floodplainResidentialWaterFood and agriculture(42.304845°, -72.614446°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
609City of Northampton, MA58530USANorthampton, MA2016Vector-borne diseaseSeriousAdditional diseases (e.g., EEE) and worsening of some existing diseases (e.g., Lyme)Health and community(42.304845°, -72.614446°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
610City of Northampton, MA58530USANorthampton, MA2016Rain stormSeriousLocalized flooding and damage to road and other infrastructureTransportResidentialCommerical(42.304845°, -72.614446°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
611City of Northampton, MA58530USANorthampton, MA2016Extreme hot daysSeriousMore hot and extremely hot days and heat related stressHealth and communityResidential(42.304845°, -72.614446°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
612City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016DroughtExtremely seriousState of California is currently experiencing an extremely serious drought. Snowpack is at record lows, ground water is unsustainably depleted. Food and water prices are at risk to increase drastically, forest and land fires will continue to increase in frequency and severity, and exceptional water conservation measures will be necessary.WaterFood and agricultureHealth and community(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
613City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2016Extreme hot daysSeriousVulnerable communities at health and safety riskEnergyHealth and communityResidential(33.4484°, -112.074°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
614City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Coastal floodExtremely seriousOakland has 19 miles of coastline along the San Francisco Bay. The airport has already seen flooding and is under adaptation measures. Low-income neightborhoods and commercial facilities are also vulnerable to coastal flooding with sea level rise.Emergency servicesResidentialCommerical(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
615City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Extreme hot daysExtremely seriousExtreme hot days are increasing each year. Many residential and commercial facilities do not have air conditioning due to a typically moderate climate. Elderly populations, populations without air conditioning, and businesses without air conditioning are vulnerable.Health and community(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
616City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Flash/surface floodSeriousFlash flooding is a risk from changing weather patterns. the increased drought and diminished soil water retention thereof will cause rain to wash over the surface, flood, and potentially cause landslides.ResidentialHealth and communityEmergency services(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
617City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Ocean acidificationSeriousOcean acidification is a detrimental effect that our fishing industry is vulnerable to.CommericalHealth and communityFood and agriculture(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
618City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Coastal floodSerious(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
619City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Land fireExtremely seriousMore frequent heat days, increasing drought, death of trees and vegitation will all increase the risk of landfireHealth and communityResidentialEmergency services(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
620City of Oakland50560USAOakland2016Permanent inundationSeriousThe Bay Area is a large ecosystem of brackish wetlands extending the length of the Delta. Commercial vulnerabilities include decline of natural resources, populations, mostly undeserved, will be displaced.Food and agricultureWaterHealth and community(37.8044°, -122.2708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
621City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016Extreme hot daysLess seriousHealth and community(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
622City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016Drought(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
623City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016River flood(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
624City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016Land fire(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
625City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016Drought(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
626City of Palo Alto54119USAPalo Alto2016Forest fire(37.4419°, -122.143°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
627City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2016DroughtSeriousLong-term, drought will impact Park City through loss of snow pack.WaterCommericalResidential(40.6461°, -111.498°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
628City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2016Forest fireSeriousForest fire could effect the summer economy and enjoyability of Park CityWaterCommericalResidential(40.6461°, -111.498°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
629City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2016Flash/surface floodLess seriousExtreme temperature change or micro event (e.g. Boulder)TransportWaterEmergency services(40.6461°, -111.498°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
630City of Park City, UT14344USAPark City, UT2016Severe windLess seriousWind event disrupting power and transportation.EnergyWaterTransport(40.6461°, -111.498°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
631City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016Rain stormSeriousHave experienced 2 greater than 100 year flood eventsHealth and communityEmergency servicesEnergy(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
632City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016DroughtLess seriousImpact on water availabilityResidentialFood and agricultureHealth and community(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
633City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousSeverity, with high winds and intense rainEnergyHealth and communityResidential(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
634City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016Extreme cold daysLess seriousLong period of deep freezeTransportHealth and communityResidential(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
635City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016Extreme hot daysSeriousHeat alert, smog,Health and communityResidentialEnergy(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
636City of Peterborough54088CanadaPeterborough2016HailLess seriousFreezing rain and ice stormsEnergyHealth and communityEmergency services(44.309058°, -78.319747°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
637Daejeon Metropolitan City44183South KoreaDaejeon 2016Extreme hot daysSeriousHealth and communityEnergyFood and agriculture(36.350412°, 127.384548°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
638City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2016Vector-borne diseaseExtremely seriousFear and possible drastic change of behavior; economic damageEmergency servicesHealth and communityFood and agriculture(33.4484°, -112.074°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
639City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2016Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousExperience with flash floods informs the conclusion that impacts may occur unexpectedly anywhere with severe impact.CommericalResidentialEmergency services(33.4484°, -112.074°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
640City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2016DroughtSeriousPhoenix currently has a 100 year supply of water and energy in the region and with Resiliency Planning the region is expected to meet the challenge of new additional climate change threats.EnergyWaterFood and agriculture(33.4484°, -112.074°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
641City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon)Extremely seriousResidential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.Emergency servicesResidentialCommerical(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
642City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Coastal floodExtremely seriousResidential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.Health and communityCommericalEmergency services(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
643City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Extreme hot daysSeriousRisk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outsResidentialHealth and communityEducation(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
644City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Extreme winter conditionsSeriousResidential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safetyEmergency servicesResidentialEnergy(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
645City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Flash/surface floodExtremely seriousResidential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life.Emergency servicesResidentialCommerical(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
646City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Heat waveSeriousRisk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outsResidentialEnergyEducation(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
647City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Heavy snowSeriousResidential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safetyEmergency servicesEducationEnergy(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
648City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousResidential and commercial property damage, public safetyEnergyResidentialEmergency services(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
649City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016Rain stormLess seriousResidential & Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safetyResidentialTransportCommerical(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
650City of Providence49327USAProvidence2016River floodSeriousResidential & Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safetyCommericalHealth and communityTransport(41.824°, -71.4128°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)

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In 2016, cities reported over 2,000 climate hazards that are impacting their cities. Globally, cities are reporting that health and community will be most impacted by climate change.

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