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[Behr, Joshua G.]

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We conceptually map the sheltering and evacuation "decision calculus" of individual household members when facing an impending sever storm event. That is, we identify the factors (and their associated weights) with a 'basket' of factors that individual households employ when making sheltering and evacuation decisions. We identify these baskets for different  population groups (silos). These data are then spatially mapped across a geographic space. These data and insights are largely derived from household interviews. In a another vein, we also identify the factors and decision processes involved in choosing health care treatment venues such as emergency departments, primary care, and safety net health providers. These data are gathered through patient interviews at the time of seeking service.

Reference:
Behr J. and Diaz R. Disparate health implications stemming from the propensity of elderly and medically fragile populations to shelter in place during severe storm events (2013). Journal of Public Health Management and Practice on Dynamics of Preparedness. Vol. 19 s55-s62.

Thank you,
Joshua

Dr. Joshua G. Behr
Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)
@ Old Dominion University
1030 University Blvd.
Suffolk, VA
757.638.6564
jbehr at odu.edu<mailto:jbehr at odu.edu>

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