July 22, 2013
UA to Host Workshop on Severe Weather Warning Process
University of Alabama News
Workshop organized by the Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS), featuring Dr. Laura Myers as a speaker.
https://news.ua.edu/2013/07/ua-to-host-workshop-on-severe-weather-warning-process/
April 7, 2014
Expanding Its Window: CAPS Ventures Into New Areas That Serve Society
University of Alabama Engineering News
Describes CAPS’ expansion into weather-warning research, with Myers serving as senior research social scientist.
https://eng.ua.edu/2014/04/expanding-its-window-caps-ventures-into-new-areas-that-serve-society/
April 27, 2018
April 27, 2011: Why Did So Many Die That Day?
University of Alabama Engineering News
Reflection on the 2011 tornado outbreak, referencing Myers’ warning-communication research.
https://eng.ua.edu/2018/04/april-27-2011-why-did-so-many-die-that-day/
July 2016
Forum at UA to Discuss Safety During Severe Weather at Outdoor Events
University of Alabama News
Myers discusses public risk and decision-making at outdoor events during severe weather.
https://news.ua.edu/2016/07/forum-at-ua-to-discuss-safety-during-severe-weather-at-outdoor-events/
October 3, 2019
University of Alabama Researchers to Design Next-Generation Transportation System in West Central Alabama
University of Alabama News
Myers listed among researchers on a major transportation-systems project.
https://news.ua.edu/2019/10/university-of-alabama-researchers-to-design-next-generation-transportation-system-in-west-central-alabama/
October 10, 2019
UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama
University of Alabama News
Myers leads a NOAA-funded study examining how people respond to tornado warnings.
https://news.ua.edu/2019/10/ua-part-of-tornado-research-project-in-alabama/
October 10, 2019
UA Part of Tornado Research Project in Alabama
WBRC FOX6 News
Local media coverage of the same NOAA-funded project; Myers quoted on household response to warnings.
https://www.wbrc.com/2019/10/10/ua-part-tornado-research-project-alabama/
January 9, 2020
Weather Warning Experts Say Many People Don’t Know Their Location
CBS 42
Myers highlights risks when people don’t know where they are during weather emergencies.
https://www.cbs42.com/news/weather-warning-experts-say-many-people-dont-know-their-location/
February 19, 2020
Dr. Laura Myers Provides Common-Sense Weather Safety Tips
WVUA 23
Advice given during Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
https://wvua23.com/dr-laura-myers-provides-common-sense-weather-safety-tips/
May 28, 2020
UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
University of Alabama News
Includes a Myers-led project examining public messaging and emergency perception beyond weather.
https://news.ua.edu/2020/05/ua-kick-starts-six-projects-related-to-covid-19-and-future-pandemics/
May 30, 2020
UA Kick-Starts Six Projects Related to COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
WVTM 13 / NBC 13
Media coverage of the same UA-funded initiative involving Myers.
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/university-of-alabama-covid-19-pandemic-projects/32717244
November 25, 2020
For Scientists Studying ‘Disaster Fatigue,’ This Has Been a Year Like No Other
Science Magazine
Covers Myers’ research on how repeated disasters affect stress and decision-making.
https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-studying-disaster-fatigue-has-been-year-no-other
February 9, 2021
University of Alabama Seeking Volunteers for Severe Weather Study
WVTM 13
Public outreach for CAPS research involving Myers.
https://www.wvtm13.com/article/university-of-alabama-seeking-volunteers-for-severe-weather-study/35452287
February 26, 2021
University of Alabama: Where Do You Live?
Alabama Patch
Discusses location awareness during severe weather, referencing Myers’ research.
https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/university-alabama-where-do-you-live
April 28, 2021
Storm Anxiety and PTSD
WAFF / NBC Huntsville (via UA archive)
Myers comments on long-term psychological impacts of tornadoes.
https://www.waff.com/2021/04/28/storm-anxiety-and-ptsd/
February 26, 2023
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Where Am I?
University of Alabama News
Summarizes research showing many residents struggle to locate their homes on maps during storms.
https://news.ua.edu/2023/02/severe-weather-awareness-week-where-am-i/
April 22, 2024
Senior Research Scientist Encourages You to Take This Severe Weather Survey
WAFF 48
Coverage of a NOAA-funded sheltering and preparedness survey led by Myers.
https://www.waff.com/2024/04/22/senior-research-scientist-encourages-you-take-this-severe-weather-survey/
January 17, 2025
Expert Weighs In on School Closures and Extreme Cold Ahead
WBRC FOX6 News
Myers offers perspective on extreme cold events and school-closure decisions.
https://www.wbrc.com/2025/01/17/expert-weighs-school-closures-extreme-cold-ahead/