Tag: vulnerability

What a deluge reveals about Nairobi’s vulnerability

Everything feels sodden in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and beyond. It seems as if the rain has been falling without respite for six weeks, and the impact has been devastating. So far more than 120 people have lost their lives, including at least 50 after a dam burst on Monday a short distance from Nairobi. This […]

St. Johns Countywide Flood Vulnerability Assessment

St. Johns County Flood Vulnerability Assessment Update St. Johns County Flood Vulnerability Assessment Update The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently reviewed findings from the Countywide Flood Vulnerability Assessment, which included a survey, designed for public input, distributed to county residents in September. The county was awarded a $500,000 grant through the […]

Biden to launch cybersecurity rules for US ports amid vulnerability concerns

President Joe Biden is expected to launch new regulations aimed at better securing US ports from potential cyberattacks. The administration is outlining a set of cybersecurity regulations that port operators must comply with across the country, not unlike standardised safety regulations that seek to prevent injury or damage to people and infrastructure. “We want to […]