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Using Virtual Reality to Weather the Storm

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Guest: Dr. Grace Ahn, University of Georgia

When a hurricane threatens, the most dangerous part often isn’t the wind—it’s the water. Storm surge can arrive fast, rise high, and turn familiar streets into life-threatening hazards. But what if you could experience that danger in a safe way, before it ever happens? Dr. Grace Ahn at the University of Georgia has developed Weather the Storm, a virtual reality experience that puts people inside a realistic hurricane scenario to show just how quickly conditions can turn deadly. By combining immersive visuals, sound, and storytelling, her work is helping coastal residents—and even emergency planners—understand the stakes and make better decisions when the next storm comes.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Threat of Hurricanes
05:00 The Role of Virtual Reality in Risk Communication
10:35 Experiencing the Simulation: A Deep Dive
15:27 Reactions and Engagement: The Impact of VR
20:46 Expanding the Reach: Community Involvement and Education
25:43 Future Directions: Beyond Hurricanes
30:18 The Power of Combined Communication Methods

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