Disasters like hurricanes, hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires can be devastating and frightening. They displace families, drive financial loss, and destroy communities. Join us as we sit down with science, insurance, and building industry professionals who will help us explore the intersection of these hazards with the built environment and steps being taken to prevent future devastation.
Do you know what to do when severe weather is approaching? What information do you need to receive to take protective actions? Dr. Krocak is a Research Scientist focused on answering these questions. IBHS’s Science Producer and Meteorologist, Christina Gropp, joined Dr. Krocak to discuss how people respond to information shared in advance of severe weather events and how it is used to make decisions.