Jeffrey Schlegelmilch
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Twelve Years After Sandy, Have We Gotten Better at Preparing for Disaster?
Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, the director of Columbia’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, reflects on applying lessons from Hurricane Sandy to more recent disasters.
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A Showcase Combining Knowledge and Action
The Climate School’s first-ever showcase highlighted the school’s mission to partner with organizations outside of Columbia to build climate solutions.
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Columbia Climate School Launches New M.S. in Climate Program
The new degree provides core climate knowledge, applied learning, skill-building and professional development, all while integrating climate justice and equity throughout the curriculum.
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How to Prepare for a Stormy “Supercharged” September
As storms and disasters become less predictable and more extreme, it’s important to understand the risks where you live and have emergency plans in place.
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Glacier Flooding in Alaskan Capital Sets New Record
For the second year in a row, historic glacier floods have damaged hundreds of homes, cars and businesses in Juneau, Alaska.
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New Courses Will Lead the Way on Climate Resilience and Equitable Disaster Response
The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School will now offer FEMA-certified trainings on climate change, equity and emergency management.
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Reflections on COP28
A look back at the annual global climate conference.
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How Wildfire Smoke Can Travel Thousands of Miles, and How to Protect Yourself
Columbia Climate School experts comment on the dangerous air pollution from Canadian wildfires.
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Why It’s So Hard to Be Prepared for Disasters
Disaster expert Jeffrey Schlegelmilch discusses February’s devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the challenges to building resilience, and how emergencies can reveal the inner workings of a society.
