Subtropical Climate & Health Hub (STiCHH)
@UM_STiCHH
A collective of @univmiami researchers sharing reliable information about (sub)tropical climate & health, attuned to vulnerability conferred by disability
#PreparednessForAll during #HurricanePreparednessWeek & beyond. Visit our website for our and others disability-specific steps to adapted n accommodate the needs of people living with disability, to include all in hurricane coordination before, during, and after storms.
🌀 Get ready for hurricanes Today! 🔍 Assess your risk from water & wind 📋 Start prepping before a storm hits 🌧️ Learn to understand forecasts & alerts 🛑 Know what to do before, during & after a storm Prepare early and stay safe! Visit weather.gov/hurricane #HurricanePrep
Welcome to the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Are you prepared? #PreparednessForAll
We're in the home stretch of this season's Weather101 and we've got A HUGE week on tap. Don't miss out on some of our hottest topics -- all free and online -- and anyone from anywhere can attend! Visit weather.gov/ohx/weather101 for the rest of this season's schedule
The HHS emPOWER Program provides data you can use this hurricane season to protect people who rely on electricity-dependent durable medical equipment and essential health care services. 🔗Get started or strengthen your preparedness plans: empowerprogram.hhs.gov #HurricanePrep
FEMA is seeking public input - let’s ensure disabled people are centered in disaster planning! 📝 Use these talking points to submit your comment: disasterstrategies.org/fema-rfi-talki…
🌀 Ready for hurricane season? Start early! Develop a support network Assemble supplies: food, water, batteries, chargers Check your insurance & document possessions Create a handwritten contact list More tips weather.gov/hurricane & disasterstrategies.org/disaster-tips/ #HurricanePrep
🌊🌪️ Hurricane prep week is here — Know Your Risk! Storm surge, floods, tornadoes, winds Check if you’re in a flood or evacuation zone Identify your home’s vulnerabilities Disabled people: plan for access needs, mobility, communication, meds, and power-dependent equipment.
Preparing while living with a disability? Visit our home page for your disability preparedness needs in South Florida, and our "link list" for a comprehensive library of disability-specific hurricane preparedness resources. #PreparednessForAll x.com/NHC_Atlantic/s…
The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/prepare-before…
Preparing for hurricanes while living with a disability? Check out our website for a comprehensive list of disability-specific preparedness resources. #PreparednessForAll
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, NHC is encouraging you to build your knowledge kit. For day 2 of preparedness week, Laura Alaka will be discussing Storm Surge Warning. youtube.com/shorts/8hR66PT…
Did you know that @UM_STiCHH is a @NOAA @WRNAmbassadors? Follow us for reliable information on how to strengthen national resilience against extreme weather, with an eye for the special medical needs of the most vulnerable in the context of sub/tropical climate hazards.
👀 our "Link List", a comprehensive info hub of disability-specific crisis coordination resources from authoritative and grassroots sources. 👉 subtropclimatehealthhub.wordpress.com/link_list/ ft @disasterstrat @WID_org @ReeveFoundation @DisabilityRtsFL @PacificADACtr @Readygov @NACCHOalerts & more
💡 Emergencies don’t wait. Be ready with a toolkit that works for you. Check out these disability-inclusive tips to help you stay safe before, during, and after a disaster.
In Southeast Florida, the tri-county (Miami-Dade + Broward + Palm Beach) area is inhabited by 668,679 residents living with #disability. These three counties alone (of 67 total) account for 23.3% of Florida's total disability population. data and figure via @Abletrust
Living with a disability? Your climate hazard preparation needs are different + above-normal #hurricane forecast for 2025. Inclusive prep resources 👇 👉 America: ready.gov/people-disabil… 👉 Florida: floridadisaster.org/planprepare/di… 👉 Dade: miamidade.gov/global/service… #PreparednessForAll
Atlantic seasonal #hurricane forecast from @ColoradoStateU calls for above-normal season: 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes & 4 major hurricanes. Relatively warm Atlantic and likely absence of #ElNino are the primary reasons. tropical.colostate.edu/Forecast/2025-…
2PM EDT June 11: A broad area of low pressure over the eastern Gulf of Mexico is producing heavy rainfall across portions of Florida and there is a low chance of tropical development offshore the U.S Southeast coast later this week. For more info, visit hurricanes.gov
The @HUDgov Extreme Heat Quick Guide provides grantees and community partners with information to evaluate their risk from #heat, plan for extreme heat events, and implement local mitigation strategies to enhance resilience. Check it out here: bit.ly/3woewuU
Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn. #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong noaa.gov/take-action-to…
Take action TODAY to be better prepared. Even if you’re already well-prepared, there is always more to learn. Understand your risk from water & wind! Find out if you live in a flood-prone area or evacuation zone, and know your home’s structural risks.
Today is the last day of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. If you missed any topics or want more information, all of the daily themes are at: noaa.gov/hurricane-prep #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong