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2017 - Cities Climate Hazards

Row numberAccount numberOrganizationCountryRegionC40AccessProject YearClimate HazardsMagnitude of ImpactImpact DescriptionAssets or services that may be most impacted (1)Assets or services that may be most impacted (2)Assets or services that may be most impacted (3)
55154046City of BrownsvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousTransportEmergency ManagementCommercial
55254046City of BrownsvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon)Extremely seriousTransportEnergyEmergency Management
55354046City of BrownsvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Tropical stormSeriousTransportEnergyEmergency Management
55454046City of BrownsvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysLess seriousEnergyPublic healthWater Supply & Sanitation
55554046City of BrownsvilleUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveLess seriousEnergyPublic healthWater Supply & Sanitation
55650550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsSeriousIn Western New York, rain and snow are expected to increase in the Winter and SpringOther: WaterEnergyOther: Infrastructure
55750550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Warmer TemperaturesSeriousprojected at 3 to 5.5 degrees F by the 2050sOther: WaterEnergyFood and agriculture
55850550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Precipitation ChangeSeriousRising air temperatures intensify the water cycle by driving increased precipitation..“more water at the wrong time, less water when it’s needed”Other: WaterFood and agricultureOther: Health and community
55950550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Water QualityExtremely seriousChanges in historic precipitation and temperature patterns impacting water quality and flooding, heating and cooling costs, and public health.Other: WaterOther: Health and communityFood and agriculture
56050550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: FloodingExtremely seriousChanges in historic precipitation and temperature patterns impacting water quality and flooding, heating and cooling costs, and public health.Food and agricultureOther: Health and communityTransport
56150550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Public Health IssuesExtremely seriousChanges in historic precipitation and temperature patterns impacting water quality and flooding, heating and cooling costs, and public health.Other: Health and communityOther: CommericalOther: Emergency services
56250550City of BuffaloUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Heating and cooling costsSeriousChanges in historic precipitation and temperature patterns impacting water quality and flooding, heating and cooling costs, and public health.EnergyOther: Health and community
5632430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormSeriousIncreased risk of rivers flooding. Increased risk of runoff water containing pollutants and contaminants into Lake Champlain and other surrounding bodies of water. Contaminants and pollutants may contribute to algae bloom issues within surrounding bodies of water. Structural damage from rain storms is also a concern. During Hurricane Irene in 2011, heavy rain storms damaged the city's bike path, several key businesses, and 63 residential homes.Other: WaterFood and agricultureOther: Health and community
5642430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodSeriousDesignated flood hazard areas include: Portions of the shoreline of Lake Champlain, The Winooski River Intervale, banks of Englesby Brook west of Pine St. and the banks of Potash Brook in the southeast corner of the city. Flooding into the Intervale will cause loss of crops which could have a significant economic impact on the city. This loss of local crops will also negatively impact citizens' access to (local) food.Food and agricultureResidentialOther: Health and community
5652430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysLess seriousExtreme cold days may lead to risk of frost bite, school cancellations, and burst pipes causing residential or commercial damage. Extreme cold days that come during the fall or spring may be detrimental to crops, which will in turn negatively impact the local economy and businesses that rely on selling locally-sourced food (i.e. City Market)Other: CommericalOther: Health and communityOther:
5662430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysLess seriousExtreme hot days that are out of season (primarily in the winter) may cause increased risk of river flooding due to melting snow, which was an issue this winter. In addition this loss in snow has negatively effected the Ski resort industry which is a large portion of Vermont's tourism sector. In addition extreme hot days increase the amount of energy use primarily due to air conditioners used during the summer months. Furthermore extreme hot days pose a health risk as heat stress becomes more prominent, especially in vulnerable populations such as children and senior citizens.Food and agricultureOther: Health and communityEnergy
5672430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Vector-borne diseaseSeriousThe Greater Champlain area has seen a steady increase in the amount of reported cases of lyme disease since 2005. This poses a health risk to the greater community as more adults and children are affected each year.Other: Health and communityOther: WaterOther:
5682430City of BurlingtonUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy snowSeriousDue to the density of residences and businesses within the City, property damage and damage to utility lines are common during windstorms and snowstorms. Heavy snow affects 100% of the developed area and occurs frequently in Burlington. As our climate here becomes warmer, a lack of heavy snow in Vermont will negatively affects the Ski resort sector in Vermont, which contributes greatly to both local and state economy.Other: Emergency servicesOther: CommericalFood and agriculture
56935475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousIncreased frequency and intensity of heat waves lead to exposure of populations to heat-related illness and exhaustion. These impacts will be felt most heavily among less mobile or otherwise vulnerable populations including elderly, children, pregnant women and chronically ill as well as outdoor workers exposed the these conditions.Public healthCommunity & CultureOther: Municipal Service Disruption
57035475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousIncreased frequency and intensity of heat waves lead to exposure of populations to heat-related illness and exhaustion. These impacts will be felt most heavily among less mobile or otherwise vulnerable populations including elderly, children, pregnant women and chronically ill as well as outdoor workers exposed the these conditions.Public healthCommunity & CultureOther: Municipal Service Disruption
57154110City of Santa MonicaUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtExtremely seriousOther: WaterResidentialOther: Commerical
57235475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy snowSeriousConsequences of accumulation above critical thresholds include severe damage and collapse of trees, damage to building envelope and roof collapses, and localized flooding due to blocked storm drains. Each of these consequences exposes the City’s population to injury and fatality risk, as well as service disruption, loss of power, blockage or congestion of transportation corridors, and water quality degradation from melt runoff and application and sand or salt. Clean up and repair costs would strain budgets. Longer term, the loss of urban tree canopy would result in loss of shade for roads, buildings and population.Community & CultureOther: Municipal Service DisruptionEnvironment
57335475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsLess seriousExtreme cold temperatures leading to increased health risk for vulnerable population.Increased freeze-thaw cycle, leading to weather related damages to infrastructure and assets (public and private).Increased severity of extreme winter conditions, leading to damage to infrastructure and assets (public and private).TransportPublic healthOther: Municipal Service Disruption
57435475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Wildfires (within the city of Calgary)Less seriousConsequences of local wildfire would include the immediate injuries, fatalities and longer term health concerns associated with exposure of City populations, especially vulnerable segments, to fire, smoke and continued poor air quality. Fire and smoke would both damage buildings, housing and contents.Other: Physical Asset DamageCommunity & CultureOther: Municipal Service Disruption
57535475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtSeriousConsequences of a multi-year event would be far reaching. The natural landscape would see stressed vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and urban forest, desiccated terrestrial landscapes in parks, open spaces, recreational facilities and private gardens, and displacement of wildlife creating conflicts with people. The urban heat island effect (UHI) would increase. The water table would lower, evapotranspiration would increase, wetlands would dry therefore contributing decreased base flow, and water toxicity and oxygen degradation would impact fish life.EnvironmentPublic healthOther: Municipal Service Disruption
57635475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousConsequences of these storms vary depending on their nature. Heavy rainfall causes damage to building foundations, drainage systems and personal property, erosion and compromised slope stability, and potential loss of power. Lightning would damage buildings and supporting infrastructure. Streets and pathways would become unsafe or impassable, trees would be damaged, powerlines downed, and localized flooding would occur due to storm drains being blocked by debris. Hail would have similar consequences plus more damage to personal property primarily vehicles, building envelopes and items stored outdoorsPublic healthCommunity & CultureOther: Physical Asset Damage
57735475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormLess seriousIncreased run-off leading to decrease in surface water quality.Leading to temporary surface floodingPublic healthCommunity & CultureOther: Physical Asset Damage
57835475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017HailSeriousIncreased severity and frequency of hail storms, leading to damaged infrastructure and assets (public and private).Other: Physical Asset DamageResidentialEnvironment
57935475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017River floodExtremely seriousConsequences of a major flood include exposure of the city’s population to injury and fatality, damage to buildings, homes, foundations, and contents, and damage to infrastructure and assets in the flooded areas. This would bring an increased risk of building collapse, an increased risk to occupant health, and an increased need for psycho-social services for the public and City staff to manage disaster related stress. The decrease in water quality due to sediment and solids would create capacity and stress issues at waste water treatment plants. There would be increased pressure and potential damage to wastewater and water treatment plants. Stormwater infrastructure including ponds and outfalls would be damaged or destroyed. The morphology of the river would change impacting reservoir operations, floodway or flood fringe designations and flood hazard areas, scouring of bridge footings, civic partner docks, layout of river front properties and subdivisions, and instream habitat for invertebrates and fish. River banks, construction projects and signal poles and posts in water saturated soil would see heavy erosion and compromised stability. During the event, many services may be disrupted directly, for example, closure of transportation corridors or loss of power, or indirectly for example, due to City staff and resources being redirected from regular duties. Increased security would be needed for evacuated areas.Other: Physical Asset DamageCommunity & CultureOther: Service Disruption
58035475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousLeading to personal loss of property and belongings, temporary or long term homelessness and psychosocial effects.Damage to private and public property and interrupting transportation. Increased run-off leading to decrease in surface water quality.Increased likelihood of flooded roads leading to hazardous driving conditions.Other: Physical Asset DamageCommunity & CultureOther: Service Disruption
58135475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Pest, diseases and invasive speciesSeriousConsequences of an outbreak would include exposure of city populations to new vector-borne diseases. Vulnerable populations would be at greater risk. Should the outbreak involve invasive species, ecosystem health would be compromised as native species fail to compete resulting in tree mortality, changes in species mortality, and potential impacts to the food chain.EnvironmentPublic healthOther: Service Disruption
58255800City of CambridgeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeSeriousFlooding of subways, disruption of bus routes and roads, electric substation flooding, flooding of buildings with contaminated water, possible drinking water supply disruptionTransportOther: Buildings
58335857City of CincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousIncreased elderly death and hospitalizationPublic healthEnvironmentEnergy
58435475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Elevated air pollutionSeriousThe impacts of an elevated air pollution event are largely human health-related, however it will also have negative consequences for city infrastructure, service delivery, and the local environment. The risks of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses are considerably aggravated by poor air quality, resulting in increased doctor’s office visits and hospitalizations. The general population will experience discomfort. In August, 2015 smoke from large forest fires in the Northwestern U.S. resulted in poor air quality Alberta. The Air Quality Advisory lasted for just over a week for Calgary. The AQHI data between 2001 and 2009 found Calgary experienced an average of 230 days per year of 'moderate' risk, 7.7 days per year of 'high' risk, and less than 1 day per year of 'very high' risk.Public healthCommunity & CultureEnvironment
58535475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windSeriousConsequences of high winds include exposing City populations to injury and fatality risk from building collapse, downed powerlines, damaged trees, and compromised transportation corridors (for example signal loss or damaged streets as a result of mobilized debris and increased likelihood of traffic accidents due to lost road signal infrastructure). Populations would also be impacted by stranding or displacement compromised living or working conditions, exposed landfill material in public spaces, and psychological effects. Wind gusts would damage building envelopes as well as mobilize debris, trees and construction site materials. Loss of urban tree canopy would be widespread, recreation and historical sites would be damaged, and water bodies would see increased sediment load from dust and deposition. City infrastructure may be damaged including bus shelters, signals, street signs, street and lamps. Critical infrastructure would experience interruptions, possibly outages. Tall buildings may see damage to foundations and structure. Damaged or compromised streets and pathways would cause congestion, parks, open spaces and trails would be temporarily closed or restricted, special events would be cancelled, and access to community programs would be reduced or lost.Public healthCommunity & CultureOther: Physical Asset Damage
58635475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoExtremely seriousThe consequences of a tornado depend on its location and the stock of assets and population present. Direct impacts from winds and debris include severe damage to building envelopes and destruction of entire structures, wastewater backup, potential sewage backup, damage to transportation infrastructure and assets and loss of trees, vegetation and wildlife. City populations would be exposed to injury and fatality risks, temporarily displaced, and face psychological effects. Parks, open areas, trails and sites would be damaged and either closed or restricted. Health and social services would be disrupted or temporarily lost. Critical infrastructure including roadways, power and water would face infrastructure damage and service interruption or failure. Resources would be redirected to evacuation, refuge, security, cleanup and waste management activities both during and following the event.Public healthCommunity & CultureOther: Physical Asset Damage
58735475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysLess seriousCold spells result in increased energy demand for heating and can cause interruption or breakage of critical infrastructure, such as water pipes or power lines. Potential problems can include ice forming on intake screens and reservoir blocks in water infrastructure, and outdoor events, cultural activities or waiting areas require weather protection, and may even need to be cancelled. In addition, vehicles perform poorly or do not start at all, and people who work outdoors are less efficient as mandatory warm-up breaks will take time out of their work day. Infrastructure requiring heat performs much less efficiently, and water treatment plants may be less efficient due to cold intake water temperatures.Public healthEnvironmentOther: Service Disruption
58835475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Freeze-thaw weatheringLess seriousConsequences of weathering events can range substantially. If impacting the transportation network, weathering will damage roadways, pathways, LRT infrastructure and potentially buried infrastructure in the right of way. Pathways, parking lots and driveways as well the increased use of road salts will lead to higher total suspended solids (TSS) loading, water quality issues, and soil salinity issues. There could be greater chance of collisions and road congestion from black ice or congestion due to road repairs. If impacting the water network, weathering will increase the frequency of water supply main breaks for example from frost heaves, cause cracks and leaks from sewer systems, compromise stormwater drainage systems performance from either line breaks or increased gravel deposition, and disrupt water supply or sewage services.Other: Service DisruptionEnvironmentOther: Physical Asset Damage
58935475City of CalgaryCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Changes in seasonalitySeriousThe impacts of an overall warmer climate and shifting seasonality can have wide reaching effects to the environment and assumptions about operations at the City, infrastructure design and many other cascading effects. Conversely however, warmer temperatures can be beneficial in some respects, e.g., agriculture, so long as it is understood that warmer seasons will occur within the broader context of climate variability that brings other risks. Consequences of warming air temperatures include shifts in seasonality for wildlife and habitat, potential impacts to biodiversity for example and increase in pests, disease and invasive species, phenolic changes causing shifts in timing of breeding, nesting, flowering and budburst, and degraded soil function and plant resiliency.EnvironmentPublic healthCommunity & Culture
59055800City of CambridgeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousIncreased mortality and morbidity. Possible effects on electricity distribution.EnergyOther: Health and communityOther: Emergency services
59155800City of CambridgeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousIncreased mortality and morbidity. Possible effects on electricity distribution. Water quality effects, e.g. toxic algae, lower dissolved oxygen.EnergyOther: Health and communityOther: Emergency services
59255800City of CambridgeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodLess seriousWater damage to buildings and infrastructure. Blockage of roads and transit.TransportOther: BuildingsEnergy
59359552City of Davis, CAUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtOther: Water
59435857City of CincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousIncreased disease spread and pollution of riversWater Supply & SanitationTransportCommunity & Culture
59535857City of CincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsSeriousShortages of resources and temporary shutdown of businessesFood and agricultureEmergency ManagementTransport
59635857City of CincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodExtremely seriousIncreased sediments and pollutantsEmergency ManagementIndustrialWaste Management
59735857City of CincinnatiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestationLess seriousIncreases in pest species that negatively impact human health, crop, and tree lifePublic healthFood and agricultureEnvironment
59835859City of ClevelandUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveExtremely seriousFrom 1956 to 2012, the average annual temperature in Cleveland increased by 2.4°F. By 2070, the average annual temperature may warm by an additional 4°F. These higher temperatures will increase the number of heat-related deaths, reduce water quality in Lake Erie, strain food systems, degrade air quality, and put pressure on native plants and animals. Warmer temperatures will reduce building heating loads, but these gains may be offset by increased reliance on air-conditioning. Increasing intensity of heat waves also increases the chances of another blackout in Northeast Ohio.EnergyResidentialOther: Health and community
59935859City of ClevelandUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormLess seriousFrom 1956 to 2012, the average annual precipitation in Cleveland increased by 25.8%. During the fall, the increase was greater at 57.4%. Heavy rain and lake effect snow are expected to increase. This may cause flooding, combined sewer overflows, a reduction in river and stream quality, and higher maintenance costs.Other: WaterOther: Health and communityFood and agriculture
60035859City of ClevelandUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousFrom the 1961-1990 period to the 1981-2010 period, the amount of precipitation falling during the heaviest 1% of rain events increased by 22%. This trend means more flooding, which will exacerbate a range of risks to Lake Erie, including harmful algal blooms, an increased number of combined sewer overflows, and declining beach health. Homes in Northeast Ohio would also experience increased rates of flooding.Other: WaterResidentialOther: Emergency services

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