Analysis of evacuations and preparedness as deadly wildfires continue to rage in Hawaii
August 10, 20231 min read
The University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center boasts several experts who can provide insight into preparedness, evacuation efforts and recovery in regards to the deadly wildfires that are ravaging Hawaii.
Tricia Wachtendorf: Evacuation decision-making, disaster response and coordination, disaster relief (donations) and logistics, volunteer and emergent efforts, social vulnerability.
James Kendra: Disaster response, nursing homes and hospitals, volunteers, response coordination.
Sarah DeYoung: Pets in emergencies, infant feeding in disasters and decision-making in evacuation. Specifically related to Hawaii: "Hawaii is really unique with animals because they have more progressive policies than many mainland states but of course, limited space."
Jennifer Trivedi: Challenges for people with disabilities during disaster, cultural issues and long-term recovery.
If you'd like to set up an interview with any of these experts, simply click on their profile.
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Tricia Wachtendorf Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal JusticeProf. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
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James Kendra Director, Disaster Research Center; Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and AdministrationProf. Kendra researches emergency planning and crisis management.
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Jennifer Trivedi Assistant Professor, Anthropology; Core Faculty Member, Disaster Research CenterProf. Trivedi's research explores disaster vulnerability, response, recovery, resilience and decision-making.
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Sarah DeYoung Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal JusticeProf. DeYoung's expertise is in maternal and child health in crisis and disaster settings, with a focus on infant feeding in emergencies.
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