2^nd edition of plan for responding to disasters, natural or manmade.  From the Department of Homeland Security

Covers key findings, regional climate features and tropical cyclones.  2012 joined the ten previous years as one of the warmest on record.  From the World Meterological Organization

Provides a framework for natural resource managers and other partners to conserve species in view of major climate change.  Based upon seven climate adaptation goals.  From the Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners.

Press release announcing federal action to revise regulations relating to best practices in network design to sustain service during emergencies such as the 2012 derecho storm in Washington DC.  From the Federal Communications Commission

Analyzes the Hurricane Sandy relief act including the manner in which provisions of the legislation are designed to improve the quality of disaster assistance provided by the federal government.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Estimates the potential public health impact of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident  following the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011.  From the World Health Organization

Outlines an array of homeland security issues that may come before the 113^th Congress including counterterrorism and security management, border security and trade, immigration, disaster preparedness and response, and management of the 3^rd largest department in the federal structure.    From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Warns of increasing dangers to peace and political stability from expected increases in the number and scale of extreme weather events related to global warming.  Foresees strife over shortages of food, water,

and other scarce resources.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Updates report with information about legislative action in 112^th Congress and other recent developments.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Report on the disruption of 911 communications to 3.6 million people in 6 states due to a destructive storm in June 2012.  Finds that much of the disruption was caused by avoidable planning and system failures by communications providers.  From the Federal Communications Commission

Reports that the nine warmest years in the last 132 have all occurred since 2000 with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest on record.  Also provides links to other resources, including an analysis that compares 2012 global temperatures with averages from the mid-20^th century.  From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Concludes that the evidence for a changing climate has strengthened considerably since the last report in 2009; offers 11 key findings covering causes for climate change, effects on human health, relationship to extreme weather, and need for planning/adaptation.  From the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee

A series of nine reports on the climate of various portions of the U.S. with descriptions of the historical climate for each region and anticipated future conditions associated with two future possibilities  for greenhouse gas emissions with two IPCC emission scenarios.  From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

A brochure for helping parents help children who have been exposed to violence or disaster.  From the National Institute of Mental Health

Reports that 2012 was the warmest year on record for the period 1895 to date and exceeded the previous warmest year (1998) by 1.0 degree.   Also provides information on precipitation, storms.  From the National Climatic Data Center.

Provides an analysis of flood risk management, summarizes major issues facing the program, and outlines key reforms in recently enacted legislation. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Spells out what the world will be like if average temperatures rise by 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21^st century including unprecedented heat waves, inundation of coastal cities, major risks for food production, loss of biodiversity, and intense tropical cyclones.  From the World Bank

Reviews the Atlantic hurricane season of 2012 during which there were 19 named storms and 10 hurricanes.  From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Provides a synthesis of the scientific literature on global sea level rise and also provides a set of four scenarios to describe possible future conditions, vulnerabilities, and impacts of sea level rise.  From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Provides an introduction to the principles and foundations of federal emergency management and a description of the activities of the federal agencies that provide assistance.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Summarizes recent trends in supplemental funding for the Corps, particularly related to responses to natural disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a basic overview of existing, permanent tax provisions that benefit victims of disasters, as well as past legislative responses to particular disasters as Congress considers Hurricane Sandy relief measures.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides a statistical look at the labor market prior to the storm in areas hit hard by Hurricane Sandy.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Discusses the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program, how it is funded, and what it does in the wake of storms like Hurricane Sandy .  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the array of tools available to federal authorities to assist storm-damaged areas in recovery.  Covers  federal flood policy and federal emergency roles and activities.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the threats to the nation’s electrical system from weather, sabotage, or error, and options to reduce vulnerabilities.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines three different satellite design concepts that the Defense Department might consider as replacements for its aging weather satellites, and compares the cost and capability of those designs.  From the Congressional Budget Office

Read about memorial services, learn about preparations to prevent future attacks, read a progress report on 9/11 Commission recommendations, and learn about emergency preparedness.  From USA.gov

Discusses the problems and costs of storm-related power outages and the issues that Congress could consider to increase the reliability of the U.S. power grid.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reports that July 2012 was the hottest month on record for the U.S. in records that date back to 1895.

From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration