An Investigation of the Relationship between Vulnerable Populations and Hazard Casualties in Warning Dissemination Coverage Gaps
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2017
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Haynes, Aisha C
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Many meteorological hazards that occur can be forecast, which allows the population to be warned. The number of warnings that a person receives from different sources play a role in whether an adaptive response is taken. Weather hazard information is communicated via a number of technologies in a variety of ways. The technologies that offer the most promise for reaching all populations are television, radio, phones, the internet, and outdoor sirens/loudspeakers. Whereas these technologies are beneficial in warning the populace, there are several limitations that can hinder a person from getting a warning from these sources. Additionally, people with less accessibility to the latest technologies tend to also be among those most vulnerable to the effects of natural hazards.
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Geography, Meteorology, Communication, Casualties, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Hazards, Risk Communication, Social Vulnerability, Tornado warnings