Ahead of time Quote by Craig Fugate
“If you go back in history, the most deadly parts of the hurricane has been water. Wind is actually not as deadly as people think it is, although they tend to look at the wind field and look at that as a risk. What has historically killed people in past from hurricanes has been water, storm surge. That Hurricane Hugo's coastal flooding has been the leading cause of death. And that's why we're so adamant about getting people to evacuate. We spend a lot of time and resources to map those areas ahead of time. But it only works if people heed those evacuations and go to higher ground.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Hurricane Preparedness Briefing, 2018
The deadliest hazard in hurricanes is water—storm surge and flooding—so evacuation to higher ground is crucial.
In simple terms: Water kills in hurricanes, not wind; evacuate to stay safe.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize evacuation when flood risk is high.
Themes
safety
evacuation
natural disasters
public health
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
advisory
educational
When to use this quote
- coastal communities
- urban planning
- personal preparedness
- government policy
Key Concepts
storm surge
risk communication
emergency management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can authorities improve compliance with evacuation orders?
- What barriers prevent timely evacuation?
A Different Perspective
People may ignore warnings due to complacency or lack of resources.
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