The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially started on June 1, 2021. Are you and your family prepared? In this episode of Science by the Slice, we hear from hurricane preparedness experts about disaster management, the famous Waffle House Index, and hurricane preparedness and recovery. We will hear from Angie Lindsey, point of contact for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), and Craig Fugate, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

EDEN: https://extensiondisaster.net

FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

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