Building Back Better from Hurricanes
Weather Geeks · Weather Group Television
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Show Notes
Guest: Dr. Brian Bledsoe, University of Georgia
When a hurricane makes landfall, we expect the strongest impacts to hit the coast. But Hurricane Helene proved that the story doesn’t end there. With hurricane-force winds reaching more than 350 miles inland, this storm challenged the way we think about extreme weather risk. Are we truly prepared for the full reach of a hurricane, not just this decade but for centuries to come? Today on Weather Geeks, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Bledsoe from the University of Georgia, who is an expert on infrastructure and making future building more resilient. There are many opportunities to build back better, smarter, and safer after these events happen, and hopefully strive to not have to rebuild in the same places over and over. From infrastructure challenges to communication gaps, we’ll explore what needs to change to keep these communities—both coastal and inland—safe.
Chapters
- 00:00 Understanding Hurricane Helene's Impact
- 04:58 Assessing Infrastructure Resilience
- 15:11 Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene
- 28:02 Addressing Multiple Natural Disasters
- 40:00 The Importance of Comprehensive Infrastructure Planning
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