Earth Networks Newsletter - Flooding

Did you know? 

Flash flooding is the #1 severe weather killer in the United States. Flash floods are extremely powerful. They have enough force to roll boulders, tear trees from the ground, destroy buildings and bridges, and scour out new channels. And they can happen with little to no warning.

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Newsletter Video Snippet - Storm Surge

Not much of a reader? Watch this 1-minute snippet from one of our webinars on hurricanes where Meteorologist Andrew Rosenthal talks about storm surge - a type of flooding commonly associated with coastal flooding.

Watch the storm surge video.

 

Here are 3 things you need to know:

❄️ Winter is coming. Will the weather be frightful? The best way to find out the winter forecast in your area is to join us for our live Winter Outlook Webinar on November 13, 2019. Senior Meteorologist, Chad Merrill, will go live at 2PM ET to present our expert team's winter forecast and answer all your winter weather-related questions. Save your seat.

⚑ What happens to your body when you're struck by lightning? Well, a lot can happen. While some people walk away with only minor injuries, others lose their lives. And while you might think "being struck by lightning" means a bolt of lightning hits you directly, most of the time you would be wrong. Indirect lightning strikes are responsible for most human lightning injuries and fatalities. What's an indirect lightning strike? Read the guide to find out.

πŸ“˜ Our latest industry buying guide. We're focusing on outdoor safety at golf courses🏌️ in this latest buying guide. When lightning struck during a PGA event earlier this year, spectators were not prepared and several were injured. Let's make sure that doesn't happen again. Download the guide.

Featured Webinar

Severe Storm Safety 101: Hurricanes

Newsletter Thumb - Flood and Hurricane WebinarFlooding and hurricanes go hand-in-hand. Watch the recording of our webinar on hurricanes led by Meteorologist Andrew Rosenthal and guest speaker Andrew Spears, the Assistant Director of Monmouth County Park System. Andrew and Andrew cover the basics of hurricanes, including when and where they typically occur and how you can be better prepared. Watch now β†’

 

Featured Podcast Episode

What's Changing in Risk Mitigation?

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Electronic sensors that stop floods, fire retardant systems that put out fires before they spread, and haptic belts that teach workers how to do their jobs without getting hurt.

This isn’t science fiction. This is the state of the insurance industry in 2019.

Ryan DeedsVP of Technology and Data at Assurex Global, which is the largest privately-held corporate insurance, risk management, and employee benefits brokerage group, sits down for a chat about the current state of the industry and where it's headed on this episode of the Continuity Forecast. Listen now β†’

 

Featured Blog Post

6 Ways Communities Can Better Prepare for Flood Season

Newsletter Thumb - Flood Blog PostFloods can occur at any time, but typically flooding season is from spring to fall. Early spring can have a high risk of floods as the snow melts and overwhelms streams and ditches. Floods can overwhelm communities in just a matter of minutes. By being proactive, your community can reduce flood risks. Here are six ways your town can be prepared. View now β†’

Newsletter - Success Story - ABC 27 Harrisburg PA

Featured Customer

Dan Tomaso talks about tracking local rainfall amounts and building out a camera network to keep viewers informed in the Harrisburg, PA area. 

Dan and the ABC 27 news crew have access to hyper-local weather data from the Earth Networks local network of weather stations but they can also see the weather around town live and in high-definition through an exclusive network of 40+ cameras installed and maintained by our team. Watch this 1-minute video.

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NADC 2019

Events season is slowing down but there are still a few on our calendar.

Up Next: 2019 National Athletic Directors Conference

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