Abstract: AbstractThis study conducted in Florida examines the relationship between an individual?s social connections and their decision to evacuate during a hurricane warning. Using Hurricane Matthew in 2016 as a case study, a ...

Abstract: AbstractThis study investigates the influence of individuals? social connections in their decision to either evacuate or not evacuate in the days preceding the landfall of Hurricane Irma. Using Hurricane Irma in September ...

Abstract: AbstractWhile much research has been invested in understanding preparedness among emergency managers during natural disasters, substantially less attention has been devoted to evaluating the level of understanding and ...