Brianna Castro, PhD

Asst Prof Vanderbilt Env Soc + Climate Studies @VUSociology | PhD @HarvardSoc | Studying social effects of climate change | Adaptation | Climate Migration

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

How do homeowners adapt to climate change in coastal communities? New paper out today in @qualitativesociology as Tropical Storm Debby creeps up the East coast https://t.co/WEqvDiUkWg

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

Everything about this. Beautiful piece from The Bitter Southerner on life in the changing climate https://t.co/hIMmDz8icK

[IJURR.org @IJURResearch]

Violence among the urban poor is not what it looks like. In this article, Javier Auyero & Sofía Servián work to understand how the state, through its police forces, produces interpersonal harm https://t.co/MBjXFxWqUi

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

Staying tuned to see where this goes
https://t.co/lgfFskEbM1

[Princeton University Press @PrincetonUPress]

In Urban Power, @bhbradlow explores why some #cities are more effective than others at reducing inequalities in the built environment.

Out now. Learn more about this insightful book: https://t.co/2RZQMWgRMa #Sociology

[CoastalReview.org @Coastal_Review]

N.C.'s southeastern counties hit with historic rainfall in mid-September have been granted a federal major disaster declaration, and eligible residents and businesses can apply now for low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.
https://t.co/6JrZi7BHIY

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

@theHauer Thinking about you and hoping you and your family stay safe. Despite my best efforts I've been uncontrollably emotional grieving Hurricane Helene in Western NC.

[WBIR Channel 10 @wbir]

We're in for the literal long haul, because NCDOT now says I-40 is going to be closed for "months" between TN and NC. The typical detour via I-26 was also washed away in Unicoi County, so there's no longer any direct interstate access between our states: https://t.co/mvJYh1wr9m

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

@SamLMontano I couldn't agree more.

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

An NC statewide disaster recovery fund is not live as well: https://t.co/OoqdToYyIL

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

Donating money is the best way to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
For general HH donations, https://t.co/ZBCV65jbIF
Donations for communities in East Tennessee, https://t.co/1SjHMTsxyw
Donations to for recovery in Western NC, https://t.co/vqlNxBsFL0

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

Please share this comprehensive resource list for Western NC communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

https://t.co/pkZE1lcA7q

[NCDOT NC12 @NCDOT_NC12]

Wondering what you can do to help out the victims of Helene in western NC? NCDOT's Division 1 is collecting donations to send along with crews aiding in recovery efforts. You can drop off your donations at any NCDOT facility in northeastern NC, and we will collect & deliver them.

[NC Emergency Management @NCEmergency]

Crisis Cleanup has issued the phone number available for folks to call for assistance with debris cleanup from Hurricane Helene. Call [phone].

All services are free, but service is not guaranteed. This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024.

[Brianna Castro, PhD @briblu]

@jeffgoodell This is in very poor taste. Now is not the time.

[WeatherNation @WeatherNation]

The Nolichucky Dam near Greeneville, TN is nearing critical failure. Meaning a the dam's failure could occur at any moment. The heavy rain from #Helene caused widespread flash flood EMERGENCIES, some of which, are still active this morning.
#TNwx

[NCDOT @NCDOT]

As of this morning, over 400 roads remain closed in NC. All roads in Western NC should be considered closed.

Remember: As crews work to clear and inspect roads and bridges, please give them room.

Go to https://t.co/AGDVnBcrXk for the latest road information.

[NWS GSP @NWSGSP]

URGENT: FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR THE LAKE LURE DAM! DAM FAILURE IMMINENT! RSIDENTS BELOW THE DAM NEED TO EVACUATE TO HIGHER GROUND IMMEDIATELY! #ncwx

[NCDOT @NCDOT]

🚨 All roads in Western NC should be considered closed 🚨

Do not travel unless an emergency or seeking higher ground
Do not drive through standing water
Respect barricades and road closures

#TurnAroundDontDrown #Helene #ncwx