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Hurricanes can force communities to make difficult decisions about evacuation, preparedness and recovery. CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï faculty experts are available to discuss topics including evacuation decisions, risk communication, hurricane science, storm impacts and protecting pets during disasters.

Email cunews@colorado.edu to request an interview.

Evacuations and AidÌýÌý
is a research associate at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï’s Natural Hazards Center. She can discuss why people may or may not evacuate and which risk communication styles are most effective.

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Hurricane ScienceÌý
Andrew Winters is an assistant professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He can discuss how storms, including hurricanes and tornadoes, form, their expected impacts and how climate change may be affecting severe weather.

• ¸é±ð²¹»å:ÌýWhat’s with the wild tornadoes? Expert weighs in

Evacuating PetsÌý
Leslie Irvine is a professor of sociology who focuses on animals and pets. She can speak about the importance of evacuating animals and animal welfare during disasters.

• ¸é±ð²¹»å:Ìý‘To save our pets, we need to know our neighbors.’ Lessons from the Marshall Fire (from 2022)Ìý