App aims to demonstrate hurricane effects in Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A mobile application and website created by Old Dominion University is designed to encourage tourists and residents in southeastern Virginia to evacuate during a major hurricane.

The Hurricane Evacuation Encouragement Demonstrator allows users to type in their home address and view an animated video of what they may experience if they don’t evacuate. If a person lives in an area where no major impact is expected, a video won’t be available.