Distribution of Severe Weather Event Impact.

Distribution of Severe Weather Event Impact.

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities have often been at the forefront of emerging movements and social changes. Continuing this tradition Jackson State University has developed Community Resilience Project to address community issues relevant to both the city and the state. The first undertaking of the Community Resilience Project was partn...

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... citing preparedness in other areas, little over half, 54.9% (n = 46) of participants denied having an emergency 7-day supply of non-perishable food. Participants reported a range of impacts when asked how previous severe weather events have affected them (see Figure 4). ...

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