Super El Niño: Weather Hazards & School Operations Nationwide

Open to every Joffe-supported school across the country, this national session gives a broad view of the weather hazards a Super El Niño winter can bring, from severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to power outages and poor air quality. Dr. Durkee shares the national outlook, including Pacific hurricane activity feeding Southwest monsoon moisture, and Joffe outlines how schools nationwide can translate the forecast into readiness: delayed-start and early-dismissal protocols, backup communications, and family preparedness.
This session will cover:

• National weather-risk outlook for the winter ahead
• Flooding, infrastructure impacts, and outdoor education risk
• School-specific hazards: severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, power outages, road conditions, lightning, poor air quality, and shallow-rooted trees
• Operational thresholds and family preparedness: emergency contacts, checklists, and key numbers for children to know