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Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane
A new study from the University of Georgia suggests hurricanes may now pose an additional danger to people through heat exposure. Hurricanes threaten lives and cause significant economic damage. But their risks extend beyond just the storm itself. “People tend to think of rainfall, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes as the major hazards from hurricanes, […]
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Marshall Shepherd to feature in new documentary: Superfloods
A new NOVA documentary premiering next week features Marshall Shepherd, Director of the UGA Atmospheric Sciences program and IRIS Associate Director of Climate Science and Outreach. “Superfloods” discusses the alarming threat of unprecedented flooding, such as that seen during Hurricane Helene last fall or in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. While at one […]
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Ask IRIS: What’s in Your Emergency Kit?
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Few people know exactly how to respond when faced with a hurricane, long-term power outage or sudden pandemic. Even those who have experienced these events in the past might not be ready to face them again tomorrow. According to FEMA’s 2024 National Household Survey on Disaster […]
