AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHurricane Watch: NOAA says the 2026 Atlantic season is likely “below normal” (55% chance), with 8–14 named storms and 3–6 hurricanes—El Niño and slightly warmer Atlantic waters are key factors, but officials stress prep still matters. Disaster Readiness: A separate local-focused roundup urges residents to review plans and kits even with a calmer forecast, since one storm can still disrupt communities. Coastal Tech: A corrosion-focused design framework aims to extend the life of coastal PV and BESS by accounting for salt air, humidity, wind-driven rain, and UV—an issue many electrical designs underestimate. Cybersecurity: A new NASCIO-Deloitte study finds state CISO confidence in protecting public data fell from 48% to 22% in four years, with third-party breaches and AI-enabled attacks topping concerns. Privacy & Security: The FTC finalized a modified order against Illuminate Education after a breach exposed 10.1 million students, highlighting gaps between privacy promises and real security practices. Tourism & Connectivity: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, with USVI leaders among ministers pushing “One Caribbean” branding and stronger air connectivity. Energy Reliability: VI Water and Power Authority reported weekend blackouts on St. Thomas and St. John tied to a mechanical fault, with customers warned to expect outages.
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