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SCIPP Launches Redesigned Simple Planning Tool

The Simple Planning Tool for Climate Hazards v2.0 is now available here! The SPT for Climate Hazards v2.0 is an interactive online interface with both expandable menu items throughout the page and a side menu that allow users to access the content quickly and easily.

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New Publication: Predicting restoration and aquaculture potential of eastern oysters

SCIPP researchers at LSU published a study that used modeling to understand present oyster environmental conditions and how climate change may affect future oyster potential. Learn more and access the paper below.

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2024 South Central Climate Resilience Forum

The South Central Climate Resilience Forum was held in Dallas, TX, from April 2-4, 2024. Learn more about the Forum and SCIPP’s involvement below.

SCIPP Climate Research

Forward-thinking leaders need accurate and timely climate data and information to protect their communities. Knowing whatโ€™s coming and how to respond allows for informed decisions that prevent impact and reduce risk.

The South-Central United States is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the country, frequently experiencing billion-dollar climate disasters. Some of these weather events are becoming more frequent and more extreme, harming people and property in their wake. Costs of these events are also increasing, negatively impacting economies.

It can be overwhelming to sort through the resources that would help to lessen the impact of climate-related disasters.

At SCIPP, our mission is to help you help your communities by giving you a trusted source of information. We empower leaders by providing climate analyses and information that are relevant, accessible, and actionable. We engage with leaders such as yourself to ensure that our research meets the needs of real people like you.

As an interdisciplinary team with a focus on climate-centric research, we know just how much is at stake. It is incredibly difficult to make big decisions that impact real lives while also navigating bureaucratic priorities.

As an influential decision-maker, you deserve to feel confident youโ€™re making smart choices that will make your community a better, safer place to live. Since 2008, weโ€™ve been dedicated to helping communities navigate their unique weather and climate risks and challenges. As a NOAA-funded program affiliated with top universities in the region, SCIPP provides unbiased, reliable information when you need it.

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2024 Spring Newsletter

In this issue...
  • South Central Climate Resilience Forum 2024
  • SCIPP Student Awarded 1st Place Poster at AMS Annual Conference
  • Redesigned Simple Planning Tool

Webinars & Events

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SCIPP sometimes hosts workshops and webinars on climate hazards and their impacts.

To join in and be notified about the upcoming ones, please send us an email with your name and organization, and we will add you to the mailing list.

Hereโ€™s how to make SCIPPโ€™s research work for you:

Visit our resource library

Search and filter results by location or climate issue

Download relevant documents

Use the data to inform your decisions

Canโ€™t find what youโ€™re looking for? Get in touch to inquire about a co-produced study based on your needs.

Visit our free resource library now to get started. And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get breaking data about climate issues and events.

As an influential decision-maker, you deserve to feel confident youโ€™re making smart choices that will make your community a better, safer place to live.

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Journal Article

The Influence of Individualistic Worldviews on Severe Weather Preparation

Author(s): Maitlyn Lydahl, Jennifer Le, Mark Shafer, Aimee Franklin
Year: 2022

Preparedness for tornadoes can range from individual actions, such as installing a tornado shelter, to community actions, such as installing storm sirens. This study examined how worldview affects preferences for mitigation options. The study found that people with individualistic worldviews favored preparations for the long-term that benefit individuals more than those that benefit the community.

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Heat-Related Emergency Department Visits in Louisiana: Review of Syndromic Surveillance Data for April through October 2023

Author(s): Brittany Babin, Devin Metoyer, Anna Reilly, Chelsea Carter, Vincent Brown, Charles Simson
Year: 2024

During winter 2023/2024, SCIPP worked alongside the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to draft a report titled, โ€œHeat-Related Emergency Department Visits in Louisiana: Review of Syndromic Surveillance Data for April through October 2023.โ€ The report details the historic heat of 2023 and provides important information for heat safety. Additionally, SCIPP’s Vincent Brown and Charles Simson co-produced Python code with the LDH for a heat-related illness dashboard on their website that shows near-real time daily maximum temperatures and emergency department visits across Louisiana. The dashboard is available here.

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