WEATHER-READY NATION: HOSPITAL RESILIENCE in the UNITED STATES

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is working through the Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) program to advance hospital resilience in the face of extreme weather events. It is all too common that these critical infrastructures become damaged or destroyed during severe weather events, or that life-threatening service interruptions ensue. It has become a high-level concern that is raised as an area for needed activity in the President's Climate Action Plan. Building preparedness and resilience to these critical infrastructure requires an All-Hands on Deck approach between federal agencies and also engagements between the public and private sectors. This presentation will explore National Weather Service's engagement internally and with its partners in addressing this issue of critical national need.