Disaster Researchers on Hurricane Michael: Preparations, Evacuation and Recovery

Credit: University of Delaware

Jim Kendra and Tricia Wachtendorf, co-directors of the University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center, are among the experts who can discuss evacuation plans and hurricane preparedness before, during and after Hurricane Michael hits the Florida Panhandle. The video above is from a recent Facebook Live where they discussed the string of hurricanes – including Harvey and Irma – that hit the U.S. in 2017.

The University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center has a team of experts who can discuss various issues as they relate to Hurricane Michael, including evacuation routes, household decision making, warning systems, the biggest potential dangers of a storm, recovery efforts and environmental safety post-storm.

The group of experts includes co-directors Tricia Wachtendorf and Jim Kendra, both of whom have studied the aftermaths of major disasters including Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, tsunamis, earthquakes and the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Video available here: https://www.facebook.com/udelaware/videos/10155821858568586/