1. Thomas Chandler, PhD Research Scientist
Current Projects Earth Institute Faculty Meeting 3/26/18

2. ncdp.columbia.edu

3. Distance Learning 3 Geographic content Case studies
Visualizing information in new ways
Video simulations 3

4. FEMA Funded Projects Post Disaster Economic Recovery
2 online courses, 1 instructor led course, 20 times
$1.5 million ( )
Post Disaster Housing Recovery
3 online courses, 1 instructor led course, 10 times
$1.25 million ( )
Key topics: Continuity of operations planning, multiplier effect, economic impact analysis

5. FEMA Training Needs Assessment

6. Why is this Important?
Federal Reserve: 47 percent of respondents to a national survey could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt.

7. NCDP’s Previous Work on Housing
Sandy Child and Family Health Study (S-CAFH) funded by the State of New Jersey.
77.7% of residents did not evacuate.
Only 35% had flood insurance coverage and only 18% had windstorm insurance coverage.

8. Earth Institute Collaboration
Need to provide data, resources, and toolkits that geographically specific.
Localized curriculum.
Emphasis on “whole community” integration.

9. Questions?
Thomas Chandler, PhD Research Scientist