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Topic: Disaster Preparedness

Outlook for Atlantic and Pacific 2021 Hurricane Seasons

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

By Colton Campbell - IEDC Fellow

June 1st marked the official start date of the Atlantic hurricane season. Running to the end of November, the forecast for the 2021 season is that it will be active with a 60% chance of reach above-average levels according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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Topic: Community Resilience

Experts Recommend Moving Away from the Term “Tornado Alley”

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

By Chance Robinson, IEDC Intern

Tornado Alley has dominated the myths and stories of extreme weather in America. It is where storm chasers flock in hopes to capture the intense power that a tornado produces. However, it is not Tornado Alley where you are at greatest risk of being hit or killed by a tornado, it is the Deep South.

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Topic: Main

IEDC statement condemning anti-AAPI violence

Friday, March 26, 2021

IEDC’s board of directors and staff extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of the recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, and to their friends, families, and broader communities.

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