NOAA VORTEX-SE Grant
“Improving the Accessibility and Comprehension of Tornado Warnings
in the Southeast for Deaf, Blind, and Deaf-Blind”
in the Southeast for Deaf, Blind, and Deaf-Blind”
Investigators: Dr. Kathleen Sherman-Morris, Mississippi State University; Dr. Jason Senkbiel & Dr. Darrin Griffin, The University of Alabama
Goal: This project will investigate the communication of tornado warning information among individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HoH), Blind, Low Vision (LV), and DeafBlind. It aims to improve our understanding of the sociological, linguistic, and cultural factors that influence how individuals from specific vulnerable groups receive, process, and respond to tornado information.
Goal: This project will investigate the communication of tornado warning information among individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HoH), Blind, Low Vision (LV), and DeafBlind. It aims to improve our understanding of the sociological, linguistic, and cultural factors that influence how individuals from specific vulnerable groups receive, process, and respond to tornado information.
University of Alabama News Release (link)
When Messages Matter Most (UA News Article)
"Emergency Management Interpreting:
When the Storm Hits, What Now?"
Thursday March 21st from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
at The University of Alabama Digital Media Center
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Resources for Media
For information on NOAA and appropriate terminology, please explore the following resources:
NOAA - VORTEX Southeast (link)
National Association of the Deaf - Community and Culture FAQ (link)
In the News
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WBRC Fox - 6 December 11, 2017
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CBS 42 - December 5, 2017
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When Messages Matter Most (UA News)
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The Daily Moth - American Sign Language News
Text transcript (link)
APR Broadcast Segment
Text transcript (link)
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Additional Resources
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National Weather Service - Tornado Safety
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