Why men are more likely to die during hurricanes, extreme weather, according to NWS

[Men and boys] account for more than 65% of direct victims of hurricanes and more than 70% of deaths caused by lightning, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, men and boys make up more than 65% of heat-related deaths and more than 80% of cold-related deaths.

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[ Kim Klockow McClain, senior social scientist with UCAR supporting the National Weather Service] noted that, because of [their ] preference for risk, men will more frequently be exposed to hazardous conditions than women will. In doing so, this results in higher rates of injury or fatality for men.

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In disaster sociology studies, researchers have found women taking on the role of protector and trying to gather people and direct them into a shelter, McClain said. On the other hand, men are more inclined to expose themselves to the threat and wait a little bit longer to protect themselves.

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To help protect men, be they fathers, sons, uncles or friends, McClain recommended loved ones to remind them of the importance of being safe. This allows them to keep safety in mind while weighing their decisions.