Mobility Resilience and Hurricane Ian
Author Information
Author(s): Manini Todd, Gao Shangde, Wang Yan
Primary Institution: University of Florida College of Medicine
Hypothesis
We aimed to test the feasibility of a new metric of mobility resilience in the context of an extreme hurricane event.
Conclusion
Older neighborhoods and those with a higher percentage of older adults experienced worse recovery and longer recovery durations after Hurricane Ian.
Supporting Evidence
- Older neighborhood median age was associated with worse recovery.
- Neighborhoods with a higher percentage of adults 65+ years had a higher impact and longer recovery durations.
- Adjustments for various socioeconomic factors had little effect on the associations.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well neighborhoods bounced back after Hurricane Ian, finding that older neighborhoods struggled more to recover.
Methodology
The study used mobility data from 47 million smartphone devices linked to neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Ian to assess mobility impact and recovery.
Limitations
The study suggests more research is needed across diverse climate events and locations.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on neighborhoods in Florida, particularly those with older median ages and higher percentages of adults aged 65 and older.
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