Thursday, January 24, 2013

In Case of Emergency...
Virginia, and more specifically Hampton Roads, is so accustomed to severe weather that many residents don't even give the threat a second thought. However a less than glowing report on the Commonwealth's capacity to handle a large scale evacuation might give many Hampton Roads residents pause when making preparations for this year's hurricane season.  On today's HearSay, we'll consider the report's findings, analyze the logistics of a large-scale evacuation, and discuss how local low-lying cities are preparing for the worst.

Scheduled Guests:

Bob Spieldenner - Director of Public Affairs, Virginia Department of Emergency Management
vaemergency.gov

Hui-Shan Walker -  Emergency Management Coordinator, City of Hampton
hampton.gov/eoc

James Redick - Director, Norfolk Department of Emergency Preparedness and Response
norfolk.gov/emergency

Thomas L. Reese - Director of Technology Transfer, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center
vmasc.odu.edu

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