On the road to resiliency: Researchers map Hurricane Sandy impact in New York City

The video discusses the impact of a major storm on New York City's infrastructure, highlighting power outages and flooding. Civil engineer Dorothy Reed and her team are researching how to make the city's infrastructure more resilient by mapping power outages and weather data. The research aims to help planners and engineers identify vulnerabilities and prepare for future superstorms. The video also addresses the broader issue of rising sea levels and climate change, emphasizing the need for infrastructure improvements in coastal cities.

What was one of the major consequences of the storm on New York City?

• The city experienced a heatwave.

• Power stations remained operational.

• The city was left in darkness for days.

• The storm had no impact on the subways.

Who is leading the research on the storm's impact on New York's infrastructure?

• Stanley Wong

• NOAA

• Dorothy Reed

• Miles O'Brien

What is the primary goal of the mapping project led by Dorothy Reed's team?

• To build new subway lines

• To predict future weather patterns

• To create a master map of the storm's impact

• To design new power stations

Which agencies provided weather data for the research?

• UNICEF and UNESCO

• WHO and CDC

• NASA and NOAA

• FBI and CIA

What is a major concern for New York City in light of climate change?

• Increasing snowfall

• Rising sea levels

• Decreasing population

• More frequent earthquakes