Media looking for information on a variety of hurricane topics can contact the following North Carolina State University experts:
Physics of HurricanesNC State meteorologist and State Climatologist Dr. Sethu Raman has studied hurricanes for more than 20 years, and can discuss the structure of hurricanes, the paths they take and their interaction with the environment. Raman is compiling a history of storms in North Carolina, their tracking and rainfall distribution.
Storm Surge and Flood PredictionCoastal meteorologists and oceanographers Drs. Leonard Pietrafesa and Lian Xie (pronounced Leon Zhay) can discuss their research on hurricane formation. Specifically, they can talk about hurricane climatology and seasonal prediction; storm surge and coastal flooding forecasting; and ocean-hurricane interaction.
Hurricane Formation and FunctionMeteorologist Dr. Al Riordan can discuss the ways hurricanes form and function. .
Hurricane Numbers and ConditionsAssociate State Climatologist Ryan Boyles is a weather and climate specialist who can explain why there have been so many hurricanes this year and discuss the conditions necessary to spawn them. .
Evacuation PlanningCivil engineer Dr. Billy Williams can talk about his research on detailed analyses and modeling of traffic operations during evacuation situations, including lane-reversal plans. .
Water QualityDr. Greg Jennings is an expert in water quality. Jennings can discuss a hurricane's effects on drinking water quality and on pollution from farms and urban runoff.
Effects on Children and ParentsDr. Karen DeBord can discuss the effects of disasters, like hurricanes, on children and parents, and how to help parents assist their children in preparing for and recovering from a disaster.
Home Cleanup and RestorationDr. Sarah Kirby can talk about a variety of topics on storm damage to homes, including furniture cleaning, minor structural repairs, and moisture on wood or wood products.
Food SafetyDr. Angela Fraser can discuss home food preservation and other food safety issues.
On the WebA State Climate Office Web site with real-time access to weather information collected from nearly 250 stations around the state and bordering regions can be accessed at http://www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu/cronos.
A list of N.C. Cooperative Extension personnel with expertise in disaster-related issues can be accessed at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu:8050/agcomm/writing/disaster/.
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