Recent hurricanes indicated that retrofitted residential buildings are still susceptible to wind-
and flood-induced damage in coastal areas. This poor performance indicates that flood …

The characteristics and interrelations of each gender are constructed under geographic,
cultural, social, and economic conditions. The differences in their understanding of and …

Investments in new weather forecasting technologies and communication products can be
costly and serve the ultimate purpose of protecting life and property. The Forecasting a …

A gender-based analysis of challenges for an effective and timely recovery from a disaster is
necessary for efficiently responding to each gender's needs. In this study, 25 challenges that …

Preparedness for adverse events is critical to building urban resilience to climate-related
risks. While most extant studies investigate preparedness patterns based on survey data …

Hurricanes are the costliest type of natural disaster in the United States. Every year, these
natural phenomena destroy billions of dollars in physical capital, displace thousands, and …

Very little is known about evacuation expenditures at the household level even though
improved understanding of those expenditures can provide inputs for designing more …

Communities are already grappling with climate change's acute effects, evidenced by the
growing frequency and intensity of extreme events worldwide. Strategies to encourage …

For decades, Florida residents have lost billions of dollars in property damage because of
wind and wind-driven rainwater intrusion from tropical cyclones. Engineers and scientists …

People living in the coastal areas are highly vulnerable to the extreme weather events and
climatic shocks. In this paper, we analyze households' willingness to pay (WTP) for public …