Early warnings save lives - but only if they reach the right people in time.
New research shows how WorldPop data and multi-hazard alerts reduce cyclone risk, exposure, and recovery time.
Learn more: https://www.worldpop.org/blog/the-data-behind-the-shield-how-early-warnings-and-population-maps-save-lives/
New paper:
"From multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) to all-vulnerability warning systems (AVWS)"
Free to download https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.112977
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From early Thursday to early Saturday, there have been over 1,500 #SevereWeather reports across 24 states. 9 states have been hit by at least one #tornado. The highest number of tornado & #wind damage reports have been in #Illinois, while the highest number of #hail reports have been in #Wisconsin.
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