Guest: Dr. Walker Ashley, professor & researcher at Northern Illinois University
Dr. Walker Ashley is a professor at Northern Illinois University who focuses on
examining the impacts of severe and hazardous weather on society. With more extreme
weather events on the rise, we see an increasing number of vulnerabilities being exposed
within communities, leading to wide spread loss of life and property. Improving the
communication of risks imposed by severe weather is a major focus of scientists and some
policy-makers. Today we’ll discuss how urban sprawl and development, local infrastructure,
and even socioeconomic factors have been found to play a major role in how a disaster
unfolds. We’ll also explore ways we can mitigate or prevent future disasters through
preparedness and risk assessment.
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