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Waterfront Restaurant Rebuilds to Remain Open Through Future Storms

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Property owners in New Jersey can check their vulnerability to sea level rise and storm surge using an interactive mapping toolthe NJ Flood Mapper. Here's how one restaurant owner used results from the tool in his long-term planning.

Subject:: Atmospheric Science; Physical Science
Material Type:: Case Study
Provider:: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:: U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:: 08/09/2016

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Wind-Resistant Construction Key to Rebuilding for Resilience

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After most of the city was flattened by a tornado, Joplin, Missouris Mercy Hospital built a new facility, incorporating features to reinforce its resistance to wind.

Subject:: Applied Science; Architecture and Design
Material Type:: Case Study
Provider:: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Provider Set:: U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
Date Added:: 08/29/2016

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Working Together to Keep the Lights on in New York City

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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison examined the future vulnerability of electrical infrastructure. Based on the results, they took action to increase their resilience.