The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian underscores the growing danger of extreme weather events. The fact that Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc in neighboring Canada underscores the real threat of powerful hurricanes in Maine. We’ll talk with experts about the impact of climate change on hurricane risk in our region, what the state and municipalities are doing to prepare—and what individuals need to know to be ready for future hurricanes and other severe storms.
Panelists:
Kerry Emanuel, meteorologist, climate scientist, author; professor emeritus of atmospheric science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; he lives in Maine
Donald Dumont, warning service coordinator, National Weather Service, based in Gray
Samuel Roy, natural hazards planner, Maine Emergency Management Agency
VIP Callers:
James Wilson, fire chief & emergency management director, City of South Portland
Benjamin Yardley, senior staff attorney, Maine Bureau of Insurance
Resources mentioned on today's show:
www.naic.org, including a brief quiz – What the Flood? – at https://content.naic.org/consumer/flood-insurance/what-the-flood-quiz
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/insurance/home. People can find brochures about almost every line of insurance by clicking on the “Consumer Guides” link under “Consumers.” The better way to find links that mention “flood” is to use the search window in the upper right corner.
