"When Carolina’s researchers see the problems of this world, and particularly the challenges in our state, we act. Our researchers don’t look around to see who else might respond. We face the problem head-on, roll up our sleeves, and we get to work."
The campus community will celebrate Carolina’s 229th birthday on Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Classes will be canceled from 3:20 to 4:40 p.m. to allow for attendance.
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the past 20 years have seen an increase in the amount of climate-related disasters and the destruction they cause. It’s become increasingly crucial to prepare for natural disasters, including ones you don’t expect. For example, in February 2021, Texas experienced its worst winter storm in decades, resulting in power outages across the state. A growing number of apps on the market give detailed instructions on how to prepare for natural disasters in the months beforehand, and what to do during an emergency.
As the person responsible for my family’s emergency planning since fourth grade, I’ve been using Red Cross checklists for years, learned to pack solid emergency kits, and recently included apps in my preparation. To get an expert opinion about the best (and worst) app features out there, I spoke to two experts, Caela O’Connell, assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Anthology, and Mitc