FSU Headlines Radio - Hurricane Project

Dr. Charles R. McClure, Director of the Information Institute, was interviewed by WFSU radio to discuss the Institute’s most recent grant effort: “Public Library Hurricane Preparedness and Response.” The interview noted the new and increasingly important role that Florida public libraries provide in serving community needs during times of disaster.

Listen to a 3 minute WFSU radio interview with McClure about the project.

Improving Florida Public Library Utilization in Community Hurricane Response

The Information Institute at Florida State University was recently awarded a grant to study ways to reduce Florida hurricane risk by better utilizing public libraries. Institute Director Charles R. McClure notes, "Individual Florida public libraries have played important roles in helping their communities to better prepare and recover from hurricanes. This project will increase the capacity of all Florida public libraries to better help their communities respond to hurricanes."