Expert Interview

"Hope" prevents us from getting ready for disasters

3/22/2023 2 min read

"Hope" prevents us from getting ready for disasters

Kelly McKinney, former Deputy Commissioner, New York City Office of Emergency Management, shares why we don't prepare for disasters.

Vivek Kaliraman

Expert Interview

Talk to your family. Often. To get ready for a disaster: Wendy Bohon

3/1/2023 5 min read

Talk to your family. Often. To get ready for a disaster: Wendy Bohon

A hazard communications expert highlights the importance of discussing plans for emergency readiness with family.

Vivek Kaliraman

Expert Interview

Understanding disaster risk is key to preparedness: Chad Hecht

2/6/2023 4 min read

Understanding disaster risk is key to preparedness: Chad Hecht

For an extreme weather researcher, personal readiness plan is about staying on guard with the latest disaster information.

Vivek Kaliraman

Expert Interview

Community is key to prepare for disasters: Carson MacPherson-Krutsky

1/20/2023 5 min read

Community is key to prepare for disasters: Carson MacPherson-Krutsky

An expert on communication styles to motivate families to prepare for disasters shares her own family's readiness plans in Boise and Seattle.

Vivek Kaliraman

Expert Interview

Neighbors are best suited to help us get through disasters: Daniel Aldrich

1/14/2023 6 min read

Neighbors are best suited to help us get through disasters: Daniel Aldrich

For an expert on social ties in disaster preparedness it comes down to two words - friendly neighbors!

Vivek Kaliraman

Expert Interview