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Dr. Kim is interviewed by Hawaii News Now about Typhoon Hagupit, which is headed towards the Philippines


Posted on Dec. 5, 2014


Dr. Kim is interviewed by Hawaii News Now about Typhoon Hagupit, which is headed towards the Philippines

Dr. Karl Kim, the Executive Director of the National Disaster Preparedness Center, University of Hawaii describes Typhoon Hagupit, and the dangers it presents. "Heavy rainfall, the possibility of flooding…then other complications such as mudslides or landslides brought on by the heavy rainfall" he said. Dr. Kim also notes that the Philippines are still vulnerable in the wake of Haiyan.

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