Streamlined Assessments are Integral to Operationalizing Resilience.
Garrett Watson1, Michael Deegan2, Luke Hogewood3
1U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Vicksburg, MS, USA. Garrett.W.Watson@usace.army.mil.
Environmental Management
|July 16, 2025
Summary
Developing practical resilience assessments for critical infrastructure is vital. A streamlined approach using simplified metrics and expert input offers adaptable and reproducible measures for owner-operators.
Area of Science:
- Infrastructure resilience
- Risk management
- Engineering systems analysis
Background:
- Critical infrastructure systems face increasing threats and complexity, necessitating robust resilience strategies.
- Existing resilience assessment frameworks are often impractical for owner-operators due to complexity and data demands.
- The Oroville Dam spillway failure highlights the need for urgent, practical assessment solutions.
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