blog post Are Californians Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster? By Alyssa Dykman Oct 17, 2019 Although a solid majority of Californians are concerned about the impact of a natural disaster, less than one-third say they are very knowledgeable about how to prepare for one.
Fact Sheet Disaster Perceptions and Preparedness By Mark Baldassare, Lunna Lopes, Dean Bonner, Jui Shrestha Oct 10, 2014
blog post Crisis Communication Suffers During Natural Disasters By Jeffrey Mount Jan 12, 2023 Walloped by a series of atmospheric rivers, California is grappling with an unfolding natural disaster. In any disaster, communication is key—but this past weekend, our senior fellow Jeff Mount gained firsthand experience of some of the challenges facing our fractured communication systems.
blog post Caring About Delta Levees During a Drought By Jeffrey Mount Mar 26, 2015 When the sun is shining and our rivers are low, we tend to forget about the levees. This video—a simulation of what would happen if a severe earthquake hit the western Delta—is a reminder.
press release Peripheral Canal Is Best Strategy To Save Delta Ecosystem, Ensure Reliable Water Supply Jul 17, 2008
blog post Local Measures Address Water, Fire in the Midterm Elections By Gokce Sencan, Caitrin Chappelle Nov 26, 2018 The midterms saw 33 local measures go to the voters that addressed issues ranging from flood protection to fire resilience.