Evacuating large numbers of people is not easy. A lot can go wrong, from poorly timed evacuation orders to congested roads to gas shortages. And residents who are elderly, disabled, or without access to their own vehicle may find it difficult to evacuate at all. A new study investigates how autonomous vehicle technology might be used to improve emergency evacuations.

In rural areas, vast distances and lack of resources can make disaster response and recovery more challenging. Learn how geography, population, and resources impact emergency management in rural places.

Managing a disaster is difficult and complicated but having access to social scientists can take some of the burden off the emergency manager. Learn how social scientists fit into emergency management and why they may be the most important tool an emergency manager can have in their toolbox.