FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Hurricane Resiliency Research

Original title: WEATHERING THE STORM: IMPROVING HURRICANE RESILIENCY THROUGH RESEARCH

January 1, 2020

hurricane preparedness climate research disaster resilience environmental engineering weather forecasting

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing gathers expert testimony to inform future federal research priorities and policy decisions regarding how communities prepare for and recover from hurricane-related disasters.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gulf Coast residents

Residents in hurricane-prone areas are the primary focus of the research and policy discussions regarding disaster resilience.

National Weather Service

The agency provides weather forecasting services that are central to the research and resilience strategies discussed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Environment held a in Houston, Texas, to discuss how scientific research can improve hurricane resilience. Experts from government, academia, and the private sector provided testimony on weather forecasting, infrastructure protection, and disaster planning.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 22, 2019, at the Houston Community College, West Loop Campus.
The hearing focused on the role of research in improving hurricane resiliency.
The panel included representatives from the National Weather Service, the University of Houston, One Concern, Inc., and Rice University.
The hearing followed standard House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology procedures for opening statements and witness testimony.
Representatives Sylvia Garcia and Sheila Jackson Lee were granted unanimous consent to participate in the hearing.

Why It Matters

This hearing gathers expert testimony to inform future federal research priorities and policy decisions regarding how communities prepare for and recover from hurricane-related disasters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To gather expert testimony on how scientific research can help communities better prepare for and withstand hurricanes.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts included Dr. Louis W. Uccellini (NOAA), Dr. Hanadi Rifai (University of Houston), Ms. Emily Grover-Kopec (One Concern, Inc.), and Mr. Jim Blackburn (Rice University).

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Emphasis on Localized Research

The committee prioritized holding a field hearing in Houston, suggesting a focus on integrating local academic research into federal disaster policy.

University of Houston Rice University

Connected Entities

personEmily Grover-Kopec“Director of Insurance Practice, One Concern, Inc.”Map →

personHanadi Rifai“Director, Hurricane Resilience Research Institute, University of Houston”Map →

personJim Blackburn“Co-Director, Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disaster Cen”Map →

personLouis W. Uccellini“Assistant Administrator for Weather Services, NOAA”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Environment“Committee on Science, Space, and Technology”Map →

personLizzie Fletcher“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Environment”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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