Recent Trends in Continental United States Tropical Cyclone Fatalities

Trends in continental U.S. direct and indirect tropical cyclone fatalities from 2013-2022 will be presented, with a particular focus on fatalities associated with Hurricane Ian (2022). A summary of causes of recent indirect fatalities, which include deaths that largely occur after tropical cyclone events from accidents, carbon monoxide poisonings, medical conditions, etc., will also be presented. These fatality trends and results will be compared to previously published studies from the 1963-2012 period and strategies for messaging to the public regarding these hazards will be discussed.