Assessing the Storm Vulnerability of Natural and Cultural Resources in Coastal National Parks

The United States National Park Service has begun conducting storm vulnerability assessments in response to past storm events that have impacted natural and cultural resources in coastal parks and in preparation for potential changes due to climate change. Components will be developed to assess, manage and respond to the vulnerability of park resources to storm events. Park-specific storm vulnerability assessments of natural and cultural resources will be conducted based on the likelihood of a park being impacted by specific types of storms events. A park-specific storm recovery plan with particular emphasis on assessing, post-storm the status of park resources and the development of short-, medium-, and long-term guidance documents to manage the park's resources is being developed.