Extreme Weather in Alaska: State and Federal Response to Imminent Disasters in the Arctic

The focus of this field hearing was to examine the effects of erosion and flooding on at-risk communities throughout Alaska and highlight the challenges that must be addressed by the development of a long-term strategy for adaptation and mitigation in the face of increasingly extreme weather. The hearing also highlighted the challenges faced in the Arctic in regards to Federal and State agency coordination while drawing attention to the gaps that exist in federal policy that, if addressed, could streamline actions taken to assess risk and protect critical infrastructure.