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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)
75150558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsSeriousWarmer winter temperatures increases likelihood and frequency of ice storms. Recent events in Toronto disrupted electricity distribution for 3-5 days in some neighbourhoods. Falling trees can also damage personal property.EnergyResidentialTransport
75250558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Cold waveLess seriousDisruption of the jet stream flow results in periods where arctic air mass will sit farther south than normal (i.e., the "polar vortex'). Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperatures are forecast to be below -15°C. Vulnerable groups, such as homeless people, are susceptible to hypothermia. Prolonged cold temperatures increase the likelihood of water main breaks and frozen water pipes in buildings.Other: Health and communityOther: WaterOther: Emergency services
75350558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveLess seriousHeat waves are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Vulnerable populations, especially those without air conditioning, exposed to heat-related illnesses.Other: Health and communityOther: Emergency servicesResidential
75450558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windSeriousStorms with high winds (including tornadoes) are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Damage to property and disruptions to electricity distribution due to fallen trees and tree limbs.EnergyResidentialOther: Emergency services
75550558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtLess seriousLondon gets its water supply from Lake Huron and Lake Erie, therefore the water supply is secure. However, extensive drought can place high demand on water supply for irrigation. Street trees are vulnerable to drought conditions.Other: urban forestOther: WaterResidential
75650558City of London, ONCanadaNorth AmericaPublic2017Other: Poor air quality (smog)Less seriousHeat waves are often accompanied by smog alerts as the prevailing wind patterns associated with heat waves brings pollutants from upwind emissions sources in the US (coal-fired power plants along the Ohio Valley)With tailpipe emission standards, Ontario's phase out of coal fired power plants, and US regulations for their coal-fired power plants, peak ground-level ozone levels have been trending downwards since the 1990s.Other: Health and community
75750551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodSeriousCoastal flooding, due to sea level rise and intense storm surges, will impact the Port of Long Beach and the residential areas along the coast.TransportOther: WaterResidential
75850551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeSeriousAs storm surges intensify in magnitude, there is more likely the chance of flash flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods.TransportOther: Health and communityResidential
75950551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousFlash floods will impact travel and transit services in the city and can cause water damage in homes and businesses.TransportOther: Health and communityResidential
76050551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousHeat waves will greatly impact vulnerable communities and can lead to more power outages.EnergyOther: WaterOther: Health and community
76150551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousSince Long Beach has an urbanized landscape, especially near the downtown areas, higher temperatures will increase the urban heat island effect.EnergyOther: WaterOther: Health and community
76250551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtLess seriousMore intense droughts will lead to an array of impacts, including decrease in water, potential water prohibitions, and vegetation impediments.Other: WaterEnergyFood and agriculture
76350551City of Long BeachUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Vector-borne diseaseLess seriousVector-borne diseases can threaten public health and can potentially lead to an increase in diseases.Other: Health and communityResidentialOther:
76449333City of Louisville, KYUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain storm
76558513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heavy snowSeriousdifficulty clearing roads & walkways of snow making travel difficult and dangerous; heavy loads on buildingsEmergency ManagementTransportCommercial
76658513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme winter conditionsExtremely seriousdangerous travel conditions; isolation of residents; impact on businessesEmergency ManagementTransportCommercial
76758513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Cold waveLess serioususe of heating fuel, infrastructure concernsPublic healthEducationEnergy
76858513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme cold daysLess serioususe of heating fuel, ability to travel to work and school; infrastructure concernsPublic healthEducationCommercial
76958513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeSeriousfloodingResidentialTransportCommercial
77058513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousarea flooding; roads blocked; damage to buildingsPublic healthEmergency ManagementResidential
77158513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSerioushealth of very young, elderly, ill; energy usage and blackoutsPublic healthEmergency ManagementLaw & Order
77258513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysLess serioushealth of very young, elderly, ill; energy usage and blackoutsPublic healthEnergyEmergency Management
77358513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtLess seriousWater Supply & Sanitation
77458513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodSeriousStudies are still being conducted on the expected timing of the Mystic River, which runs through Medford.Public healthResidentialCommercial
77558513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodLess serious
77658513City of MedfordUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Insect infestationSeriousPublic healthCommunity & CultureResidential
77736410City of MemphisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousMemphis already has summer days that peak around 100 degrees F. If days of extreme heat continue to increase in frequency and temperature, the public health of the city will be most severely impacted, with higher rates of debilitating dehydration and heat stroke, possibly leading to death.Public healthEnergyResidential
77836410City of MemphisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousMemphis is occasionally impacted by severe flash and surface floods. Since transportation and logistics/distribution are key industries here, severe flooding (whether it be flash/surface, or river flooding), will have a negative effect on trucking, aviation, train, riverine, and other transportation modes.TransportCommercialResidential
77936410City of MemphisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017River floodSeriousOn many occasions, Memphis has been impacted by river floods. Flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries affects nearby neighborhoods and businesses situated within the flood plain. Since Transportation is a key industry here, severe flooding (whether it be flash/surface, or river flooding), will have a negative effect on trucking, aviation, train, riverine, and other transportation modes.TransportCommercialResidential
78036410City of MemphisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windSeriousStraight-line wind events, which have occurred in the past in Memphis, pose a significant hazard. These events have the potential to debilitate electricity service to residents and businesses and interrupt transportation and commerce due to downed trees and power lines.EnergyResidentialCommercial
78136410City of MemphisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtSeriousDrought conditions occur in the Memphis area now, and the area is expected to see low precipitation periods in the future that are even drier. The area is also expected to experience high precipitation periods that are wetter than today, which suggests that Memphis may see more short duration, intense heavy precipitation events with long periods of dryness in between. This combination of events is of concern since it affects the ability of the ground to absorb water and could result in negative impacts from flash flooding. (see report completed by TN Dept of Transportationhttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/resilience_pilots/2013-2015_pilots/tennessee/final_report/tdot.pdf). Drought can also impact the area's aquifers due to decreased recharge and increased irrigation needs. Agricultural operations will be impacted due to a need for increased irrigation and equipment/maintenance. Barge transportation could also be impacted by low water levels on the Mississippi River.Food and agricultureEnvironmentCommercial
78235870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Coastal floodExtremely seriousTransportOther: WaterResidential
78335870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Salt water intrusionSeriousFood and agricultureOther: Health and communityOther: Water
78435870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Storm surgeSeriousOther: Health and communityTransportResidential
78535870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtExtremely seriousOther: WaterFood and agricultureOther: Health and community
78635870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Permanent inundationExtremely seriousTransportOther: WaterResidential
78735870City of MiamiUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Vector-borne diseaseExtremely seriousOther: Health and communityOther: Emergency servicesOther:
78843908City of MilwaukeeUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousIn the past decade, the City has experienced extreme storms that have caused widespread floodingResidentialOther: CommericalOther: Health and community
78935879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Extreme hot daysSeriousHeat-related illness; power outagesOther: Health and communityEnergyFood and agriculture
79035879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousPower outagesEnergyOther: Health and CommunityOther: Emergency Services
79135879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Rain stormLess seriousWater quality and quantity impactsOther: WaterWater Supply & Sanitation
79235879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Severe windSeriousPower outages; damage to infrastructureEnergyOther: Health and CommunityOther: Emergency Services
79335879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Heat waveSeriousHeat-related illness; power outagesOther: Health and communityEnergyFood and agriculture
79435879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Flash/surface floodSeriousImpassable roads rerouting transportation and emergency vehicles; flood damage to homes resulting in mold or other health threatsOther: Health and communityTransportOther: Emergency services
79535879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017DroughtLess seriousReduced water quality; less water for crops and increased demand for irrigationOther: WaterFood and agricultureWater Supply & Sanitation
79635879City of MinneapolisUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Vector-borne diseaseSeriousVector-borne diseaseOther: Health and communityPublic healthFood and agriculture
79755419City of MiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Salt water intrusionSeriousDue to rising sea levels, salt water can negatively effect the areas aquifers and harm drinking water.Water Supply & SanitationEnvironmentPublic health
79855419City of MiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Tropical stormLess seriousIncreases in frequency and intensity of tropical storm can have far reaching effects on food, health, transport and economy.TransportEmergency ManagementFood and agriculture
79955419City of MiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017Lightning/thunderstormLess seriousLightning/thunderstorms can affect emergency management, cause harm and result in negative effects to the economy.Emergency ManagementEnvironmentInformation & Communications Technology
80055419City of MiramarUSANorth AmericaPublic2017TornadoSeriousTornados can occur randomly and cause extensive devastation, not to mention they can have potentially fatal outcomes for people. In addition, the devastation can increase insurance rates in an area where premiums are high and gaining homeowners insurance can be difficult/expensive.Public healthEmergency ManagementInformation & Communications Technology

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