Inter- and intra-regional evacuation behavior during Hurricane Irene

This paper presents findings on the hurricane evacuation behavior during Hurricane Irene, using results from a large-scale phone survey among residents in the Hampton Roads (HR) area. An aggregate analysis of the key determinants affecting the evacuation decision is presented. Unlike related literature, we take on a unique approach by distinguishing between two types of evacuations: intra-regional, in which evacuees leave their homes but stay within the HR region, and inter-regional, in which evacuees leave the HR region. Our analysis revealed a clear distinction between these two types of evacuees, which signifies the importance of examining these two types of evacuations separately.