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2016 - Cities Climate Hazards
| Row number | Organisation | Account No | Country | City Short Name | C40 | Reporting Year | Climate hazards | Magnitude of impact | Impact description | a) Asset or service | b) Asset or service | c) Asset or service | City Location | Country Location |
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| 651 | City of Providence | 49327 | USA | Providence | 2016 | Severe wind | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Energy | Emergency services | Commerical | (41.824°, -71.4128°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 652 | City of Providence | 49327 | USA | Providence | 2016 | Storm surge | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Health and community | Commerical | Emergency services | (41.824°, -71.4128°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 653 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Drought | Serious | Failure of agriculture in our region and surrounding areas due to lack of consistent and adequate water resources. Threatened water supplies for the region; to include agriculture, recreation, and public use. Increased costs to obtain consistent and adequate water to meet the region’s demands. | Water | Food and agriculture | Health and community | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 654 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Lack of adequate public services for the homeless and/or those with low income to counteract the hotter nighttime temperatures Higher energy use as businesses, the public, and government facilities turn on appliances and cooling systems to counteract higher outside temperatures: o Increased consumer utility consumption (e.g., increased demand on the electrical grid system) Increased facility operating costs for businesses, the public, and government facilities to offset higher outside temperatures Lack of public facilities to provide shelter and relief from heat events | Health and community | Energy | Emergency services | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 655 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | Electrical power disruptions to localized areas, or to large parts of the region Telecommunications disruption to localized areas, or to large parts of the region ● Transportation disruptions causing closure of roads, highways, railroads, and/or airports, due to damage or water on the roads, highways, railroads, and/or airports; this will negatively impact the region’s tourism and transportation industry | Energy | Commercial | Transport | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 656 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Forest fire | Extremely serious | Decrease in the air quality of the region and an increase in days when air quality reaches the unhealthy level Telecommunications disruption to localized areas, or to large parts of the region Closure of roads, highways, railroads, and/or airports, negatively impacting the region’s tourism and transportation industry Decrease in tourist visits, due to actual or perceived health issues associated with air quality and/or fires in the region Increased variability of the fire season and resulting changes to the traditional fire season | Health and community | Commercial | Transport | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 657 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Air-borne disease | Extremely serious | Increased demand on public agencies to respond to disease outbreaks o Inadequate staffing to respond to other health care matters and/or provide medical care as demand increases Increased cost to provide health care for patients Reduced visits by tourists in response to a perception of risk from infectious diseases | Health and community | Emergency services | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 658 | City of Reno | 54128 | USA | Reno | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | Damage to areas outside of identified flood areas (i.e., overflow of storm drain system causes water to flood adjacent residences or businesses) o Increased demand on public resources to respond to and repair damages to areas outside of identified flood areas o Increased costs for flood recovery to residences and businesses located in those areas Increased probability of residential and business flooding to areas adjacent to irrigation ditches and tributary streams Expansion of identified flood areas to include areas near irrigation ditches and/or tributary streams: o Increased cost for flood recovery for residences and businesses located in those areas Negative impacts on agricultural operations – reduction in quality and quantity of locally produced feed with corresponding reduction in the ability to maintain cattle | Emergency services | Commerical | Residential | (39.5296°, -119.8138°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 659 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | The City's stormwater drainage system is periodically overwhelmed by high intensity rain storms leading to flooding of certain neighborhoods. | Commerical | Health and community | Residential | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 660 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | Heat wave | Serious | Extended periods of excessive heat pose a health threat to many vulnerable residents within the City. | Energy | Health and community | Emergency services | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 661 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | Heavy snow | Serious | Snow storms cause disruptions in transportation, commerce, education, and electric power delivery. | Energy | Transport | Emergency services | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 662 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | River flood | Extremely serious | Historic flooding of the James River has caused severe damage to large parts of the City. This hazard has been mitigated by the construction of a flood wall in 1995, however, river flooding is still a concern. | Water | Health and community | Emergency services | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 663 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | Drought | Serious | Droughts affect water usage/availabililty, greenspaces/trees, and local food production. | Water | Energy | Commerical | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 664 | City of Richmond, VA | 49334 | USA | Richmond, VA | 2016 | Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon) | Extremely serious | Hurricanes cause extensive damage to structures from strong winds and heavy rain. | Health and community | Commerical | Emergency services | (37.540725°, -77.436048°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 665 | City of Roanoke | 58310 | USA | Roanoke | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Extremely serious | Roanoke is situated in the valley of mountains, flooding happens very rapidly | Energy | Transport | Commerical | (37.271°, -79.9414°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 666 | City of Roanoke | 58310 | USA | Roanoke | 2016 | Severe wind | Extremely serious | Roanoke experienced their first Derecho in 2013, extreme damage occurred with multiple trees down and loss of electricity lasting up to 10 days | Energy | Emergency services | Residential | (37.271°, -79.9414°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 667 | City of Roanoke | 58310 | USA | Roanoke | 2016 | Drought | Serious | Although not in a drought period now Roanoke has experienced vastly different levels of water participation in the last 10 years | Water | Food and agriculture | Commerical | (37.271°, -79.9414°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 668 | City of Sacramento | 35878 | USA | Sacramento | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Heat waves are projected to increase in frequency, intensity, and duration for the Sacramento region. Extreme heat waves are expected to increase in number by ten times in the Sacramento region and could become an annual event by 2100. Sacramento could experience up to 100 additional days per year with temperatures above 95°F and by 2090, the average July temperature could reach over 104°F. | Health and community | Residential | Energy | (38.5816°, -121.4944°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 669 | City of Sacramento | 35878 | USA | Sacramento | 2016 | Rain storm | Serious | State agencies anticipate that anticipates that over the next century the Sacramento region will likely experience a light increase in annual precipitation, with larger and more intense storms resulting in flood conditions, and longer drought periods. | Commerical | Residential | Energy | (38.5816°, -121.4944°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 670 | Haenam County | 44298 | South Korea | Haenam | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Cultivation of tropical fruit tree for response to climate change | Food and agriculture | (34.573252°, 126.598927°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |||
| 671 | City of Sacramento | 35878 | USA | Sacramento | 2016 | Groundwater flood | Extremely serious | Sacramento is located at the confluence of two rivers. More extreme storm events are expected to increase water runoff to streams and rivers during the winter months, heightening flood risks. | Health and community | Commerical | Residential | (38.5816°, -121.4944°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 672 | City of Sacramento | 35878 | USA | Sacramento | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | Sacramento is located at the confluence of two rivers. More extreme storm events are expected to increase water runoff to streams and rivers during the winter months, heightening flood risks. | Health and community | Commerical | (38.5816°, -121.4944°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 673 | City of Sacramento | 35878 | USA | Sacramento | 2016 | Salt water intrusion | Serious | Sacramento’s location (70 miles inland coast) limits the most significant effects from sea level rise. However, rising sea levels may lead to levee failures in the Delta causing infrastructure damage, flooding, and saltwater intrusion into groundwater aquifers that may affect Sacramento region groundwater sources. It is also possible that sea level rise could reduce the effectiveness of Delta and nearby Delta levees, or increase flood levels in tidally affected reaches of the Sacramento River, if storm flow and tide conditions coincide. An influx of saltwater would degrade California’s inland estuaries, wetlands, and groundwater aquifers. Saltwater intrusion could threaten the quality and reliability of California’s biggest fresh water supply that is pumped from the southern edge of the Sacramento/San Joaquin River Delta. | Water | Food and agriculture | Health and community | (38.5816°, -121.4944°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 674 | City of San Antonio | 43905 | USA | San Antonio | 2016 | Drought | Limited to moderate impact to health and safety Moderate impact to property | (29.4241°, -98.4936°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |||||
| 675 | City of San Antonio | 43905 | USA | San Antonio | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Moderate to major impact to health and safety Moderate to major impact to property | (29.4241°, -98.4936°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |||||
| 676 | City of San Antonio | 43905 | USA | San Antonio | 2016 | Tropical storm | Moderate impact to health and safety Moderate impact to property | (29.4241°, -98.4936°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |||||
| 677 | City of San Antonio | 43905 | USA | San Antonio | 2016 | Tornado | Moderate to major impact to health and safety Moderate to major impact to property | (29.4241°, -98.4936°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |||||
| 678 | City of San Antonio | 43905 | USA | San Antonio | 2016 | Extreme winter conditions | Major impact to health and safety Moderate to major impact to property | (29.4241°, -98.4936°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |||||
| 679 | Gokseong County | 48532 | South Korea | Gokseong | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | More hot days are expected specially in summer | Water | Health and community | Emergency services | (35.281955°, 127.291917°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |
| 680 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Less serious | Residential | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||
| 681 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Heat wave | Serious | Residential | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||
| 682 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Drought | Extremely serious | Water | Residential | Commerical | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 683 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Coastal flood | Less serious | Health and community | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||
| 684 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Fog | Less serious | Commerical | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||
| 685 | City of Santa Monica | 54110 | USA | Santa Monica | 2016 | Salt water intrusion | Less serious | Water | (34.0219°, -118.4814°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||||
| 686 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon) | Extremely serious | Hurricanes would disrupt and or neutralize the City’s ability to provide essential services for a significant period of time. Loss of these features would result in a proportionate reduction in the quality of life for all residents and the significant loss of tax revenue that ultimately funds essential services. Utilities including electrical systems, potable water supply, and waste and storm water systems would be dramatically impacted. Transportation and mobility around the City would also be reduced substantially. Extreme flooding from the storm surge and storm tide could result in salt water intrusion in to our estuaries, additionally impacting public health. | Emergency services | Energy | Water | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 687 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Storm surge | Extremely serious | Evacuation resulting from a storm surge would present a large challenge, especially for low-income residents who lack the means to quickly respond. Savannah has a bus-centered transportation hub which has maintained a focus on serving impoverished areas. However, urban sprawl and non-transit-oriented development have put stress on our public transportation system, which could create additional challenges during an evacuation. | Emergency services | Energy | Water | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 688 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Coastal flood | Serious | Out of its greatest stresses, the City of Savannah is likely best prepared to face the challenge of Rising Sea Levels. Savannah is a low lying area that is greatly impacted by coastal tides and has experienced significant floods in the past due to impeded drainage after a significant rain during high tides. To combat damage from floods, the City of Savannah adopted one of the most robust floodplain management programs to ensure that homes are safe. The City has also purchased homes through FEMA grants in order to remove at-risk homes from low lying areas. Although much of Savannah lies just a few feet above sea level, we are proactively working to address the risks associated with these issues through strategic capital improvements to our stormwater system. | Health and community | Residential | Transport | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 689 | Shinan County | 48558 | South Korea | Shinan | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | (34.8679°, 126.991°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | |||||
| 690 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | 10% of critical facilities in Chatham County, Georgia, are within the floodplain. Hospitals, roads, schools and shelter facilities play a central role in disaster response and recovery. Understanding which facilities are exposed, and the degree of that exposure, can help reduce or eliminate service interruptions and costly redevelopment. | Health and community | Residential | Transport | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 691 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Drought | Less serious | Extreme heat is occasional due to the warm conditions along the coast as predicted by NOAA NOW data. Drought can be extreme on a county wide level and can become a likely occurrence based on low precipitation levels. | Water | Food and agriculture | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | ||
| 692 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Heat wave | Serious | Extreme heat is occasional due to the warm conditions along the coast as predicted by NOAA NOW data. | Residential | Energy | Health and community | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 693 | City of Savannah | 54085 | USA | Savannah | 2016 | Salt water intrusion | Serious | In the 1970’s and 80’s, hydrogeological studies provided more evidence that salt water intrusion was occurring. Initial efforts from Georgia and South Carolina focused on reducing withdrawals from the Upper Floridan aquifer though conservation and increasing usage of surface water from the Savannah River. In the 1990’s, as regulatory agencies began to correlate available scientific evidence, population growth patterns, and historical water use habits, it became increasingly clear that steps should be taken to deal with the salt water migration into the Upper Floridan aquifer. The Interim Strategy instituted a moratorium on groundwater withdrawal permits from the Upper Floridan aquifer within 24 coastal counties. Second, an 18 million dollar scientific study called the Coastal Sound Science Initiative (CSSI) was funded that executed an array of scientific and engineering investigations intended to generate information to guide the development of a more detailed plan for managing salt water intrusion. Climate change and sea-level rise will alter hydrologic patterns, resulting in changes in salinity intrusion dynamics along coastal rivers where many utility intakes are located. The increase in the degree of saltwater intrusion along the Georgia and South Carolina coasts during the Southeast’s record-breaking drought from 1998 to 2002 illustrated how climate change and sea-level rise increase the threat to freshwater estuarine intakes, showing the need of utilities for reasonable estimates of future changes in the frequency, duration and magnitude of salinity intrusion near their water intakes http://savannahriverbasin.org/Documents/saltwater.html | Health and community | Food and agriculture | Water | (32.0835°, -81.0998°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 694 | City of Somerville, MA | 58531 | USA | Somerville, MA | 2016 | River flood | Extremely serious | Disruption or destruction | Transport | Residential | Health and community | (42.393449°, -71.082647°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 695 | City of Somerville, MA | 58531 | USA | Somerville, MA | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Extremely serious | Stress | Energy | Health and community | Emergency services | (42.393449°, -71.082647°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 696 | City of Somerville, MA | 58531 | USA | Somerville, MA | 2016 | Heavy snow | Serious | Disruption | Transport | Commerical | Emergency services | (42.393449°, -71.082647°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 697 | City of Somerville, MA | 58531 | USA | Somerville, MA | 2016 | Rain storm | Extremely serious | Flooding and property/infrastructure failure | Transport | Residential | Commerical | (42.393449°, -71.082647°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 698 | Ansan City | 44191 | South Korea | Ansan | 2016 | Heat wave | (37.321878°, 126.830885°) | (35.907757°, 127.766922°) | ||||||
| 699 | City of Tucson | 49338 | USA | Tucson | 2016 | Drought | Extremely serious | Non-local drought is expected to reduce flows of the Colorado River, which is Tucson's main water source. | Water | Food and agriculture | Energy | (32.2217°, -110.9265°) | (37.09024°, -95.712891°) | |
| 700 | City of Tucson | 49338 | USA | Tucson | 2016 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Climate change coupled with urban heat island effect is expected to raise Tucson's hottest summer temperatures into the low 130s (degree F). | Health and community | Energy | Emergency services | (32.2217°, -110.9265°) | (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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