A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence led by the University of Maryland

Michele Wood

Michele Wood

Former Investigator

Lead Investigator on START Research Projects

Comprehensive Testing of Imminent Threat Public Messages for Mobile Devices (MDP)

June 2012 to June 2015

Selected Publications

Milling and Public Warnings (Journal Article)

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words? The Effects of Maps and Warning Messages on How Publics Respond to Disaster Information (Journal Article)

Geotargeted Alerts and Warnings (Book Chapter)

Disaster Warnings in Your Pocket: How Audiences Interpret Mobile Alerts for an Unfamiliar Hazard (Journal Article)

The Study of Mobile Public Warning Messages: A Research Review and Agenda (Journal Article)

How Communities Implement Successful Mitigation Programs: Insights From the Multihazard Mitigation Council (MMC) Community Study (Book Chapter)

Public Response to Terrorism in America (Presentation)

Annotated Bibliography for Public Risk Communication on Warnings for Public Protective Actions Response and Public Education (Report)

Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Disasters (Book Chapter)

Weathering the Storm: The Impact of Hurricanes on Physical and Mental Health (Journal Article)

News References

Study shows longer emergency text alerts improve safety (Featured Research)

Have you seen it yet? START Research Review (Featured Research)

START releases first Research Review (Featured Research)