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2017 - Cities Climate Hazards
| Row number | Account number | Organization | Country | Region | C40 | Access | Project Year | Climate Hazards | Magnitude of Impact | Impact Description | Assets 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) |
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| 801 | 55419 | City of Miramar | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Rain storm | Less serious | A severe rainstorm can not only prove to be fatal, but have tremendous effects on the environment (both built and green). Damage caused by flooding from rainstorms can be a health hazard as well and cause significant sanitation concerns. | Water Supply & Sanitation | Transport | Environment | |
| 802 | 55419 | City of Miramar | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Vector-borne disease | Less serious | The sub-tropical climate of South Florida is already a heavy breeding ground for arthropods which carry numerous diseases and an increase in sea-level rise, or the inability to contain the amount of arthropods/disease currently known could have significant impacts on the area. Likewise, climate change could also introduce new arthropods and disease which the area might not be able to contain, or be able to contain in a quick/efficient manner. | Public health | Food and agriculture | Water Supply & Sanitation | |
| 803 | 58530 | City of Northampton, MA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | River flood | Serious | Increased damage risks to properties within the floodplain | Residential | Other: Water | Food and agriculture | |
| 804 | 58530 | City of Northampton, MA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Vector-borne disease | Serious | Additional diseases (e.g., EEE) and worsening of some existing diseases (e.g., Lyme) | Other: Health and community | |||
| 805 | 58530 | City of Northampton, MA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Rain storm | Serious | Localized flooding and damage to road and other infrastructure | Transport | Residential | Other: Commerical | |
| 806 | 58530 | City of Northampton, MA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Serious | More hot and extremely hot days and heat related stress | Other: Health and community | Residential | ||
| 807 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Drought | Extremely serious | The state of California is recovering from a serious four year drought, which required exceptional water conservation measures to address the impacts of a limited snowpack and unsustainably depleted groundwater supply. As a result of the drought, communities were left with limited access to water, and forest and land fires increased in frequency and severity. | Other: Water | Food and agriculture | Other: Health and community | |
| 808 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Coastal flood | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Other: Health and community | Other: Commerical | Other: Emergency services | |
| 809 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Coastal flood | Extremely serious | Oakland has 19 miles of coastline along the San Francisco Bay with an active commercial shipping seaport, international airport, and many neighborhoods at low elevations making Oakland extremely vulnerable to flooding. Rising sea levels have already resulted in periodic coastal flooding in low-lying areas, drowned out saltwater marshes, and salt water intrusion in Oakland’s wastewater treatment facilities. | Other: Emergency services | Residential | Other: Commerical | |
| 810 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Extremely serious | Extreme 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. | Other: Health and community | Public health | Other: Emergency Services | |
| 811 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Flash/surface flood | Serious | Climate change may result in an increase of intense and frequent precipitation events. The combination of higher tides due to rising sea levels and larger storms with Oakland’s aging stormwater infrastructure system may lead to significant urban flooding and flood damage, which will disproportionately affect low-lying areas. | Residential | Other: Health and community | Other: Emergency services | |
| 812 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Ocean acidification | Serious | Increasing carbon emissions has increased levels of acidity in the ocean, which has diminished the capacity of marine organisms to form their shells and decimated coral reefs across the globe. Ocean acidification may significantly harm marine ecosystems and the seafood industry. | Other: Commerical | Other: Health and community | Food and agriculture | |
| 813 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Land fire | Extremely serious | The Oakland Hills Fire of 1991 was the most devastating fire in California history. Increased drought conditions and heat days attributed to climate change may result in an increase of wildfires. | Other: Health and community | Residential | Other: Emergency services | |
| 814 | 50560 | City of Oakland | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Permanent inundation | Serious | The Bay Area is a large ecosystem of brackish wetlands extending the length of the Delta. Permanent inundation of tidal marshes compromises the ecosystem’s ability to reduce wave energy, improve water quality and support habitat for threatened species. | Food and agriculture | Other: Water | Other: Health and community | |
| 815 | 14344 | City of Park City, UT | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Drought | Serious | In the long term, lower precipitation may lead to a reduction in the water supply of Park City, which is primarily sourced from mountain runoff. As annual precipitation decreases, reservoirs like the Jordanelle may experience depletion. | Water Supply & Sanitation | Commercial | Residential | |
| 816 | 14344 | City of Park City, UT | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Forest fire | Serious | With warmer and drier summers, the risk of forest fires will increase. Park City is a community surrounded by forest, and currently does not have adequate measures in place to mitigate a wildfire. A serious forest fire could devastate the summer and winter economy of Park City. | Public health | Commercial | Residential | |
| 817 | 14344 | City of Park City, UT | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Flash/surface flood | Less serious | A flash flood resulting from a heavy rainfall event could significantly impact Park City's existing infrastructure. | Transport | Emergency Management | Residential | |
| 818 | 14344 | City of Park City, UT | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Severe wind | Less serious | A severe wind event could impact Park City's existing energy infrastructure causing an interruption in power supply, along with other infrastructure damage. Recurring strong winds affect Park City's ski resorts to run their chair lifts. | Energy | Commercial | Transport | |
| 819 | 14344 | City of Park City, UT | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Heavy snow | Serious | An increase in precipitation during the winter months could increase the severity and duration of winter storms. Park City is primarily accessed from Salt Lake City via one highway, I-80, which is susceptible to closures during severe winter storms. An increase in winter storm severity could significantly disrupt access to the city and emergency response. | Transport | Emergency Management | Commercial | |
| 820 | 35874 | City of Phoenix | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Other: Extreme hot weather | Serious | Vulnerable communities at health and safety risk | Other: Health and community | Energy | Residential | |
| 821 | 35874 | City of Phoenix | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Vector-borne disease | Extremely serious | Fear and possible drastic change of behavior; economic damage | Other: Emergency services | Other: Health and community | Food and agriculture | |
| 822 | 35874 | City of Phoenix | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Vulnerable communities at health and safety risk | Energy | Other: Health and community | Residential | |
| 823 | 35874 | City of Phoenix | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Flash/surface flood | Extremely serious | Experience with flash floods informs the conclusion that impacts may occur unexpectedly anywhere with severe impact. | Other: Commerical | Residential | Other: Emergency services | |
| 824 | 35874 | City of Phoenix | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Drought | Serious | Phoenix 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. | Energy | Other: Water | Food and agriculture | |
| 825 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon) | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Other: Emergency services | Residential | Other: Commerical | |
| 826 | 54110 | City of Santa Monica | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Less serious | Residential | Energy | Public health | ||
| 827 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Risk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outs | Residential | Other: Health and community | Education | |
| 828 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme winter conditions | Serious | Residential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safety | Other: Emergency services | Residential | Energy | |
| 829 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Flash/surface flood | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Other: Emergency services | Residential | Other: Commerical | |
| 830 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Heat wave | Serious | Risk to elderly and low income, school closings, brown outs | Residential | Energy | Education | |
| 831 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Heavy snow | Serious | Residential and commercial property damage, power loss, school closings, public safety | Other: Emergency services | Education | Energy | |
| 832 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Lightning/thunderstorm | Less serious | Residential and commercial property damage, public safety | Energy | Residential | Other: Emergency services | |
| 833 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Rain storm | Less serious | Residential & Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safety | Residential | Transport | Other: Commerical | |
| 834 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | River flood | Serious | Residential & Commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, public safety | Other: Commerical | Other: Health and community | Transport | |
| 835 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Severe wind | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Energy | Other: Emergency services | Other: Commerical | |
| 836 | 49327 | City of Providence | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Storm surge | Extremely serious | Residential and commercial property damage, infrastructure damage, loss of power, possible loss of life. | Other: Health and community | Other: Commerical | Other: Emergency services | |
| 837 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Rain storm | Serious | Local precipitation exposures encompass changes in annual averages as well as peak events during extreme storms. Since the City already has an arid climate, it is sensitive to a decrease in annual local precipitation, which can cause local drought, impacting local flora and contributing to wildfire risk (for regional drought and impacts to water supply. The average annual precipitation in the City of Richmond, when averaged across global climate models and decades, is expected to decrease slightly by 2100 under both high and low emission scenarios. | Residential | Other: Emergency services | Transport | |
| 838 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Serious | California in general expects overall hotter conditions for both mean and extreme temperatures. The City of Richmond area can expect to experience a rise in average annual temperature of about 3 to 6 degrees Fahrenheit above the historical average by the end of the century. Because of the increase in average temperature, the number of extreme heat days, and the number of warm nights, heat-related illness and mortality are expected to increase. | Other: Water | Other: Health and community | Food and agriculture | |
| 839 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Drought | Extremely serious | Climate models predict reductions in the average annual Sierra snowpack with a shift in snowmelt runoff to earlier in the year, changes in the timing, intensity and variability of precipitation, and an increased amount of precipitation falling as rain instead of as snow. Expected changes in precipitation and temperature patterns present a long-term risk to the City’s water supply. | Other: Water | Other: Emergency services | Food and agriculture | |
| 840 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Forest fire | Serious | Wildfire frequency and intensity are expected to increase throughout California due to warmer temperatures, longer dry seasons and decreased plant moisture. More fires will increase public safety risks, damage property, stress local fire suppression capabilities and drive up emergency response costs to the local government. Wildfires also impact watersheds, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Areas of highest wildfire hazard will occur in the vicinity of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park and in the El Sobrante Hills neighborhoods along Castro Ranch Road. The City can expect these areas to become even more prone to wildfire hazard as the local climate changes, along with increased risk to other areas, such as the area around Point Molate at the western edge of the City. | Residential | Other: Health and community | Other: Health and community | |
| 841 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Coastal flood | Extremely serious | The City’s primary exposure to sea level rise is property and infrastructure located in areas along the Bay shore prone to inundation and coastal flooding, and associated higher risk of liquefaction during seismic events. Bay Area Region Climate Change Projections, the 2012 NRC report projects 11 inches of sea level rise in the Bay by 2050 (with a range of 5 to 24 inches) and 36 inches by 2100 (with a range of 17 to 66 inches). Along the Bay shore, higher average sea levels will elevate Bay water levels, which can impede the drainage of precipitation via the creeks causing flooding. | Other: Commerical | Other: Water | Residential | |
| 842 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Storm surge | Extremely serious | Extreme storms include periods of intense rainfall that can overwhelm the City’s storm drain and creek flood management systems, causing flooding. The current stormwater drainage system is designed for extreme precipitation based on historic climate data. Based on the GCM that projects generally wetter conditions for the Bay area, there some chance that the precipitation from individual storms could increase by approximately 10%. | Residential | Other: Emergency services | Other: Water | |
| 843 | 58511 | City of Richmond, CA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Salt water intrusion | Extremely serious | Increased Bay water levels will alter the groundwater gradients along the shoreline, possibly worsening flooding in areas with shallow groundwater or causing landward salinity intrusion. This change will most directly impact shallow aquifers, which are not currently used for water supply. However, shallow aquifers do interact with some City assets, including the City’s stormwater collection system. | Other: Water | Food and agriculture | Other: Health and community | |
| 844 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Rain storm | Serious | The City's stormwater drainage system is periodically overwhelmed by high intensity rain storms leading to flooding of certain neighborhoods. | Other: Commerical | Other: Health and community | Residential | |
| 845 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Heat wave | Serious | Extended periods of excessive heat pose a health threat to many vulnerable residents within the City. | Energy | Other: Health and community | Other: Emergency services | |
| 846 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Heavy snow | Serious | Snow storms cause disruptions in transportation, commerce, education, and electric power delivery. | Energy | Transport | Other: Emergency services | |
| 847 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | 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. | Other: Water | Other: Health and community | Other: Emergency services | |
| 848 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Drought | Serious | Droughts affect water usage/availabililty, greenspaces/trees, and local food production. | Other: Water | Energy | Other: Commerical | |
| 849 | 49334 | City of Richmond, VA | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Cyclone (Hurricane/Typhoon) | Extremely serious | Hurricanes cause extensive damage to structures from strong winds and heavy rain. | Other: Health and community | Other: Commerical | Other: Emergency services | |
| 850 | 35878 | City of Sacramento | USA | North America | Public | 2017 | Extreme hot days | Serious | Heat waves are projected toincrease in frequency, intensity, andduration for the Sacramento region. Extreme heat waves are expectedto increase in number by ten times inthe Sacramento region and couldbecome an annual event by 2100. Sacramento could experience up to100 additional days per year withtemperatures above 95°F and by2090, the average July temperaturecould reach over 104°F. | Other: Health and community | Residential | Energy |
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