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Going out into the storm

By Samantha Hager: Published on
Colorado State Publications Blog

Why do people ignore storm warnings, and drive in blizzard-like conditions?The Natural Hazards Center of the University of Colorado at Boulder has issued an interesting report evaluating the public response to winter storm warnings the day of the big winter storm, December 20, 2006. The study investigates how many people decided to stay home based on weather forecasts versus observations of current conditions, and evaluates how decisions are made related to driving under hazardous conditions. “Quick Response Report: Evaluation of Winter Storm Warnings: A Case Study of the Colorado Front Range December 20-21, 2006, Winter Storm” is available online, http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/research/qr/qr192/qr192.html

The Natural Hazards Center is a great place to find information on emergency planning and disaster preparedness. Take some time to browse their website: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/

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