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100			_aWhitehead, John C. et al.
245			_aHeading for higher ground: factors affecting real and hypothetical hurricane evacuation behavior
260			_c2000
300			_ap.133-42
362			_aDec
520			_aThe purpose of this paper is to assess the determinants of hurricane evacuation behavior of North Carolina coastal households during Hurricane Bonnie and a future hypothetical hurricane. We use the data from a telephone survey of North Carolina coastal residents. Hypothetical questions are used to assess whether respondents will evacuate and where in the case of a future hurricane with varying intensities. We examine the social, economic, and risk factors that affect the decisions to evacuate and whether to go to a shelter or motel/hotel relative to other destinations. The most important predictor of evacuation is storm intensity. Households are more likely to evacuate when given evacuation orders, when they perceive a flood risk, and when they live in mobile homes. Households who own pets are less likely to evacuate. Non-white households, pet owners and those with more education are less likely to go to either a motel/hotel or shelter, preferring instead to stay with friends or family. - Reproduced
650			_aDisasters
650			_aStorms
650			_aCyclones
773			_aEnvironmental Hazards
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999			_c50447 _d50447