In this episode of Strong Home Safe Families, host LeslieChapman-Henderson speaks with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, about the upcoming hurricane season and the importance of preparedness.

They discuss the evolution of weather communication, the challenges of forecasting storm surge, and the significance of knowing evacuation zones. The conversation emphasizes the need for reliable information sources and the unpredictability of hurricanes, highlighting lessons learned from past storms like Hurricane Ian, Helene, Milton, and more. The episode concludes with a lightning round of meteorology basics, providing valuable insights for listeners, especially those new to the hurricane topic.

Topics

• Origins - Dr. Michael Brennan's Journey in Meteorology (0:55 )
• Evolution of Multi-platform Weather Communication (2:25 )
• Navigating Competing Information Sources During Hurricanes (4:13 )
• Understanding #HurricaneStrong – Start with “Know Your Zone (7:48 )
• Challenges of Forecasting Storm Surge and messaging (11:08 )
• Messaging for the Expected and Unexpected in Weather Events (15:54 )
• Lessons from the Catastrophic Losses in Hurricane Helene (23:00 )
• Lightning Round: Meteorology Basics (29:47 )

Resources

• www.noaa.gov
• #HurricaneStrong
• Know Your Evacuation Zone

• Emergency Board Up

Connect With Us

• Dr.Michael Brennan
• Leslie Chapman-Henderson