Assist orgs. w/ making decisions that build resilience by producing research, tools, & knowledge that reduce weather & climate impacts across South Central U.S.
OK, TX, AR, LA
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SCIPP's Summer Newsletter is now available! To learn more about new publications, recent outreach, research updates, and more, click here: bit.ly/3T2YlOG
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SCIPP’s 2025-2026 Annual Report is now available! This report details some of our research, partnerships, and state and local engagement efforts over the past year.
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A new version of the Simple Planning Tool for Climate Hazards is now available! Version 2.1 primarily includes additional hazard data tools and many action-oriented resources for hazard mitigation and resilience. Read more at southernclimate.org/simple-p…. #hazardmitigation #hazards
SCIPP's Spring Newsletter is now available! To learn more about new reports, recent outreach, research updates, and more, click here: bit.ly/4n1DDtj
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Congratulations to SCIPP's Dr. Derek Thompson, who recently won the American Association of State Climatologists (AASC) New Scientist Award for his research on wet-bulb globe temperature climatology!
Read more about his accomplishment here: bit.ly/4e2HBiT
The National Hazard Mitigation Association is hosting a free webinar on March 17th at 2pm EST about the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Register at zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_….
ALT Webinar: March 17th at 2pm EST. The purpose of this webinar is to Introduce the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program’s mission, process, and importance. Understand HMGP’s purpose, authority, and alignment with FEMA strategic priorities. Recognize key eligibility, requirements, and processes. Identify HMGP’s role in building community resilience. This webinar cover program context and mission, HMGP fundamentals, lifecyle of an HMGP Project Key Policy & Compliance Considerations, Case Studies and Resources. Session will afford time for a Question and Answer segment for webinar attendees.
Congratulations to SCIPP Graduate Research Assistant, Olivia Vanbuskirk, for successfully defending her dissertation last Wednesday! We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
In case you missed it, SCIPP released a summary of October's Hazard Resilient Buildings Workshop! This report highlights numerous recommendations to improve the resilience of homes to severe weather hazards commonly seen in central Oklahoma.
Read it here: bit.ly/4agZLtw
A widespread winter weather event with snow, sleet, freezing rain, and frigid temperatures will begin impacting the SCIPP region today. SCIPP has resources available to learn more about past extreme cold/winter weather events and their historical frequency.
The Simple Planning Tool for Climate Hazards includes tools and resources relating to these events for each of our four states. See an example of the tool below and check it out at southernclimate.org/resource….
SCIPP's Fall Newsletter is now available! To learn more about SCIPP's outreach, Research Briefs, workshops, and more, click here: bit.ly/48VQ3On
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Dr. Barry Keim was invited by WBRZ to provide a retrospective look at Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The video takes viewers back to New Orleans, reflecting on the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina two decades after the catastrophic event. ➡️bit.ly/45I2vzf
SCIPP’s Summer Newsletter is now available! To read about SCIPP's latest news, outreach, resources, and more, click here: bit.ly/4lKORzX
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Congratulations to SCIPP's Deputy Director Dr. Mark Shafer for winning an Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Award for Superior Professional and University Service and Public Outreach!
Read about his accomplishment here: bit.ly/47IfqT2
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Save The Date! Join us August 5-6th for this workshop!
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SCIPP's Spring Newsletter is now available! To learn more about SCIPP's Impact, Research Briefs, workshops, and more, click here: bit.ly/4m2aBbO
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SCIPP Research Associate Derek Thompson recently appeared in a TV report discussing extreme heat and LSU football!
🏈☀️ Watch the report: bit.ly/44FNAFq
The report aligns with SCIPP's current research on extreme heat and health. Read more here: bit.ly/3YOePK6
A new SCIPP research brief is available!
Learn more about the restoration and aquaculture potential of eastern oysters along the Louisiana and Texas coasts by visiting our website!
Access the brief here: bit.ly/42JrFKR
SCIPP recently partnered with the City of Shreveport to host an Extreme Weather and Resilience Workshop!
During this workshop, attendees learned about the hazards impacting the city and discussed planning and mitigation strategies.
Learn more here: bit.ly/4i5VKtP
