Browsing by Author "Montz, Burrell Elizabeth"
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The 1st Annual NCEM-ECU Hurricane Workshop Presentations (Part 1 & 2)
Long, Patrick; Smith, Catherine; Montz, Burrell Elizabeth; Sprayberry, Mike; Wilson, Ken; Kruse, Jamie; Allen, Thomas Richard; Kain, Donna (2010-05-26)During the week that coastal communities turned their attention to hurricane preparedness, the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management in partnership with the East Carolina University's Center for Natural Hazards ... -
The 1st Annual NCEM-ECU Hurricane Workshop Presentations (Part 3 & 4)
Long, Patrick; Smith, Catherine; Montz, Burrell Elizabeth; Sprayberry, Mike; Wilson, Ken; Kruse, Jamie; Allen, Thomas Richard; Kain, Donna (2010-05-26)During the week that coastal communities turned their attention to hurricane preparedness, the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management in partnership with the East Carolina University's Center for Natural Hazards ... -
Analysis of Infrastructure Damage After Superstorm Sandy : A Case Study of Long Beach, NY
Catania, Jaclyn A. (East Carolina University, 2015)Although much is known about the geomorphology of barrier islands and how barrier islands respond to storm events, no research has considered the implications of dense development on storm damage patterns. This research ... -
Assessing Future Water Resources : The Influence of Climate Change, Population Growth and Land Use Change in the Lower Cape Fear Basin, North Carolina
Griffin, Michael T. (East Carolina University, 2011)With the possibility of future fresh water shortages increasing, a methodology for predicting future water availability conditions is needed. This research outlines a methodology to estimate these conditions based on the ... -
Decisions Under Duress: Influences on Official Decision Making During Superstorm Sandy
Hoekstra, Stephanie (East Carolina University, 2015-12-08)During impending storms, emergency managers and politicians are tasked with the difficult decision of whether or not to issue evacuation orders for their area. This study uses Superstorm Sandy as a case study and investigates ... -
First Annual Hurricane Workshop Summary
Long, Patrick; Smith, Catherine; Montz, Burrell Elizabeth; Sprayberry, Mike; Wilson, Ken; Kruse, Jamie; Allen, Thomas Richard; Kain, Donna (2010-05-26)During the week that coastal communities turned their attention to hurricane preparedness, the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management in partnership with the East Carolina University's Center for Natural Hazards ... -
Future Flood Risk Perceptions Following Hurricane Matthew: A Study of Eastern North Carolinians
Connolly, Samantha N (East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)Floods are one of the most dangerous weather-related hazard events in the world. A flood event can develop quickly and cause catastrophic damage to life and property. Residents adequately preparing for floods can help ... -
Geographic Differences in Emergency Management Decision-Making : A Case Study of Severe Weather in the Midwest
Lussenden, Holly Beth (East Carolina University, 2014)Tornadoes are one of the most dangerous meteorological hazards on a local scale. While tornadoes can occur virtually anywhere, response--and the processes that lead to it--can vary based on location. It is the task of an ... -
Human Dimensions of Hurricane Floyd
Montz, Burrell Elizabeth (2009-09-18)The panelists for this presentation are Dr. Jimmy Tickel, Catherine Smith, and Charles Fisher. Moderated by Dr. Burrell Montz. Dr. Montz, introduced herself and the panelists. She emphasized that even as we increase ... -
Outer Banks Tourists' Preferences, Sensitivities, and Environmental Perceptions: A Case Study of Cape Hatteras National Seashore
McSherry, Logan M. (East Carolina University, 2018-07-17)Tourism is the driving economic force for North Carolina's Outer Banks, attracting millions of visitors every year. However, through the combined effects of increased human activity and development, storms, sea level rise, ... -
Perceptions of Hurricane Risk Among North Carolina's Coastal Residents : A Case Study of Hurricane Irene
Pace, William (East Carolina University, 2013)The perception of risk to natural hazards is a very complex topic and there are multiple factors that influence it. However, two factors have generally been overlooked. Through the use of mail-out surveys of residents in ... -
Predicting Responses to Flash Flooding : A Case Study of Boulder, Colorado
Mulder, Kelsey Jill (East Carolina University, 2012)Flash floods are among the deadliest weather phenomena in the world. Unfortunately, people continue to move to risky areas, resulting in high losses due to flash floods. Because of the short lead times associated with these ... -
Prisons and Pollutant Plumes: A Spatial Analysis of LULU Coexistence
Vogel, Thomas J. (East Carolina University, 2018-07-20)Prison facilities and other locally unwanted land uses (LULUs) lead to a number of health, environmental, and socio-economic impacts on the local community. Prison facilities and other LULUs tend to be sited in locations ... -
Risk Perception and the role of experience: Case studies of Annotto Bay and Port Maria in Jamaica
Williams, Shadane (East Carolina University, 2017-08-30)Jamaica is a small developing country located in the Caribbean region. This island is affected by several natural disasters as it is located in the general path that hurricanes and other storms travel. Flash flooding, from ... -
Shifting Sands and Shifting Strategies: Advocacy Coalitions, Bonner Bridge, and the Future of NC 12 on North Carolina's Outer Banks
Swain, Deanna F (East Carolina University, 2017-07-18)Coastal management decisions are complicated. They involve an array of competing concerns, including environmental, social, economic, recreational, and property interests, and are inherently political. These decisions ... -
SITE FORMATION AND CORROSION PROCESSES: A Comparative Analysis of Condor and Stormy Petrel Wreck Sites
Alexander, Hoyt L. (East Carolina University, 2019-04-17)Submerged cultural resources abound in North Carolina waters, and two Civil War blockade runners built, launched, and sunk within months of each other provide an opportunity to review site formation processes through a ... -
Urban Water Availability and Potential Future Stressors : A Case Study of Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
Wickham, Elliot Donoghue (East Carolina University, 2014)The line that once existed between geographic regions that are considered "water poor" and "water rich" is now being blurred. Water managers in "water rich" regions, such as the Southeastern United States, are starting to ... -
Using Vulnerability and Planning Data to Measure Resilience in Coastal North Carolina
Monitz, Gary I. (East Carolina University, 2011)Along the coast of North Carolina, development has put tremendous stress on already delicate natural systems. Consisting almost entirely of barrier islands, this region is highly dynamic and subject to a variety of acute ... -
WEATHER ON THE GO: AN ASSESSMENT OF SMARTPHONE MOBILE WEATHER APPLICATIONS USE AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Phan, Minh Duc (East Carolina University, 2017-07-05)Millions of people in the United States regularly acquire essential information from weather forecasts for a wide variety of reasons. A myriad of sources exists for obtaining daily weather information, and the rapid growth ...