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Replication for 'Public understanding of local tornado characteristics and perceived protection from land-surface features in Tennessee, USA' (PLOS ONE) (ICPSR 109964)
Released/updated on: 2019-05-29
Geographic coverage: Tennessee, United States
Time period: 2015-10-01--2019-10-01
Misunderstandings about the influence of land-surface features on tornado frequency and other tornado-related misconceptions may affect how people prepare for and behave during hazardous weather events. This research uses a phone survey (n = 1804) to assess how participants in three regions of Tennessee perceive their local tornado characteristics (i.e., direction of travel, seasonality, and diurnal timing) and their belief in protection from land-surface features (i.e., hills, water bodies, and buildings). Region of residence influences most beliefs in local tornado characteristics, and demographic characteristics, specifically age and gender, also have some influence. Residents in hilly East Tennessee are more likely to believe they are protected by hills and underestimate the proportion of nocturnal tornadoes, while residents in West Tennessee are more likely to believe they are protected by water bodies, perhaps because of proximity to the Mississippi River. Outside of the typical severe-weather season, participants were confused on when tornadoes were likely to occur; specifically, they did not recognize their local wintertime tornado activity. Because public perceptions are related to local features, local organizations and personnel, for example National Weather Service offices and television meteorologists, may be most helpful in dispelling these misconceptions.
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National Survey of Disaster Experiences and Preparedness (NSDEP), 2007-2008 (ICPSR 34891)
Released/updated on: 2014-03-25
Geographic coverage: New York City, District of Columbia, United States, Los Angeles
Time period: 2001-09-11--2008-02-13
The National Survey of Disaster Experiences and Preparedness (NSDEP), 2007-2008 examined public preparedness, mitigation, avoidance actions, intended actions and perceptions of major hazards with an emphasis on the hazards created by terrorism. Telephone interviews were conducted with 3300 United States residents between April 13, 2007 and February 13, 2008. Information was collected on topics such as terrorism, the government, knowledge about terrorism, and disaster/emergency planning and preparedness. Demographic and background variables included marital status, household composition, age, gender, education, country of birth, ethnicity, employment status, and income.