Hurricane Survey

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Hurricane Survey
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Socioeconomic profile
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Are you aware of seasonal forecast?

• Yes 68
• No 29
• DK/NR 2

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What is the forecast?

• Less Active 4
• More Active 54
• Normal 10
• DK/NR 32

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Source of Information

• TV 73 Channel 23, 7,4,6,Weather
• Newspaper 22
• Radio 20
• Brochure 1
• Web 7
• Friend 18

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Other results

• Average residence 12 years
• Hurricanes begin in June, end in Nov (n25)
• 60 believe scientists can predict number and
  50 believe they can predict intensity (n25)
• 23 of 27 prepared for a past hurricane
• People fear crime 1, traffic accidents 2,
  hurricanes 3, global warming 4

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Other results - II

• Majority (14 of 19) think hurricanes hit Florida
  once or twice a year
• Of 19 people, 9 mention La Nina as cause of
  variations and several global warming
• 50 of 26 are preparing for this season mainly by
  storing food and water, 9 said the forecast
  influenced their decision to prepare

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Residency and awareness
9
Aware of hurricane forecast?
10
Forecast for this season?
11
Aware of seasonal forecast ?
12
Seasonal forecast ?
13
Education and forecast awareness
14
Other results

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