Hurricanes can be deadly to those in their path. Officials don’t want to unnecessarily alarm before solid forecasts are in place, but residents need enough time to prepare and heed evacuation orders.
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Research Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University
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Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, Florida International University
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, Florida International University
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Post Doctoral Associate in the Institute of Environment, Florida International University
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Associate Professor, Institute of Environment, Coastlines and Oceans Division, Florida International University
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Ph.D. Student and Transdisiplinary Biomolecular and Biomedical Sciences Fellow, Florida International University
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Professor of Agroecology, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University
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Dean of hospitality management, Florida International University
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Associate Professor, Coca-Cola Endowed Professor, Florida International University
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Research Associate Professor in Coastal Geology, Florida International University
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Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies, Florida International University
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Professor of Computing and Information Science, Florida International University
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Florida International University
