Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
ETSU's Tennessee Climate Office and the Geoinformatics and Disaster Science Lab are driving hazard mitigation and climate resilience efforts across Tennessee.
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Joyner highlights the team’s impactful work, including contributions to the state mitigation plan and collaborations with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). Their expertise in climate data, flood modeling, and risk assessment is helping communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
The team’s work focuses on addressing climate risks, including flooding, extreme weather, and events like the 2016 Sevier County wildfires. Learn how these initiatives, combined with insights from recent events like Hurricane Helene, are shaping a more prepared and resilient Tennessee.
Watch the full series Rising with Hope: Appalachia After Hurricane Helene on ETSU's YouTube page and at https://www.etsu.edu/helene.
#ETSU #BucsGoBeyond #BucsRebuildTogether #WesternNC #EastTN #HurricaneHelene #AppalachianMountains #Appalachia #drone #flooding
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Bucs Rebuild Together: Bucs Rebuild Together | ETSU's and ETSU Health's Response to Hurricane Helene
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ETSU's Tennessee Climate Office and the Geoinformatics and Disaster Science Lab are driving hazard mitigation and climate resilience efforts across Tennessee.
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Joyner highlights the team’s impactful work, including contributions to the state mitigation plan and collaborations with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). Their expertise in climate data, flood modeling, and risk assessment is helping communities prepare for and respond to disasters.
The team’s work focuses on addressing climate risks, including flooding, extreme weather, and events like the 2016 Sevier County wildfires. Learn how these initiatives, combined with insights from recent events like Hurricane Helene, are shaping a more prepared and resilient Tennessee.
Watch the full series Rising with Hope: Appalachia After Hurricane Helene on ETSU's YouTube page and at https://www.etsu.edu/helene.
#ETSU #BucsGoBeyond #BucsRebuildTogether #WesternNC #EastTN #HurricaneHelene #AppalachianMountains #Appalachia #drone #flooding
Find Your Fit at ETSU: Geosciences Home
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/geosciences/
Apply: www.etsu.edu/admissions
Bucs Rebuild Together: Bucs Rebuild Together | ETSU's and ETSU Health's Response to Hurricane Helene
Become Career-Ready with Community-Engaged Learning Courses https://www.etsu.edu/community-engagement/student-involvement.php
Follow East Tennessee State University facebook.com/etsu
twitter.com/etsu instagram.com/etsu
linkedin.com/school/east-tennessee-state-university
