Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2002

Keywords

Hurricane watch, Hurricane warnings

Abstract

This paper examines the effectiveness of hurricane watch and warning graphics currently used by television stations during a hurricane threat and new, enhanced graphics developed by the first author. The participants were 378 persons (91men, 287 women) in Charleston, South Carolina - an area that has had recent and repeated experience with hurricane threats. The hypothesis that participants viewing the enhanced graphics would have a better understanding of the time-frame associated with hurricane watch and warning advisories and of the actions to take, and would perceive the situation more seriously compared to those viewing the currently used graphics was supported. The new graphics may help increase preparedness and minimize property loss and exposure to life threat.

Publication Title

International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters

Volume

20

Issue

1

First Page

41

Last Page

49

Required Publisher's Statement

The International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters (IJMED) is published by the International Research Committee on Disasters, which is RC 39 of the International Sociological Association (ISA).

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Hurricanes--Forecasting; Weather broadcasting--Forecasting; Television graphics; Emergency management; Hurricanes--Psychological aspects

Genre/Form

articles

Type

Text

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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