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Innovative study tests how people respond to flood warnings under pressure

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As floods become more frequent, severe and widespread, getting people to respond appropriately to flood warnings is more important than ever. New research from the University of Vermont shows that the way flood hazard information is presented can dramatically affect not only whether people make the right decision, but also how quickly they make it. The findings are published in the journal Crisis and Risk Communication.

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    Innovative study tests how people respond to flood warnings under pressure

    As floods become more frequent, severe and widespread, getting people to respond appropriately to flood warnings is more important than ever. New research from the University of Vermont shows that the way flood hazard information is presented can dramatically affect not only...

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