Sam Roy participates on Maine Calling Hurricane Preparedness Program
Sam Roy, Mitchell Center faculty fellow and Natural Hazards Planner for Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), participated on a Maine Public panel, “The history and risk of hurricanes in Maine, and what to do to prepare.” The program, which aired on October 12, is now available for listening from Maine Public’s website.
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.