Despite tremendous advances in meteorological observations, knowledge, and forecasts, people still experience significant harm to life, property, and well-being due to tornadoes. Reducing these negative effects in part requires better understanding what people think and do when there is a tornado risk. This presentation will discuss research efforts to investigate people’s tornado risk perceptions and responses through the conceptual lens of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 

As part of the Howard Baker Center's Energy and Environment Forum, co-hosted by the Arts & Sciences, Dr. Julie Demuth from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the Weather Risks and Decisions Society will discuss this topic in greater detail.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests may park in the Vol Hall Garage at no cost by requesting a voucher from the Baker Center staff at the event. Directions to the Baker Center can be found here.