The St. Augustine Record
By Bill Kaczor
May 25, 2012
TALLAHASSEE — Floridians often overestimate their ability to withstand a hurricane — and that puts them in potentially serious danger.
Florida State University professor Jay Baker, who has spent almost four decades questioning people about their storm experiences, said one constant over that span is that too many people believe they are safer than they are. They may think the storm won’t hit them, or that it won’t be as bad as it turns out. Some who live in flood- and surge-prone areas believe their homes are high enough and will be safe…
To read the full story, go to:
http://staugustine.com/news/2012-05-25/publics-misperceptions-another-hurricane-hazard
