In the summer of 2020, residents in Lake Charles, Louisiana experienced the negative effects of both the COVID-19 pandemic and back-to-back Hurricanes Laura and Delta. In the latest Research Counts, Yajaira Ayala explores how resilience acquired from lived experience helped poor Black women in Lake Charles to navigate compounding disasters while remaining true to their spiritual, family, and community values.

People in recovery for substance abuse are considered more vulnerable to the negative effects of hazard events. The latest Health and Extreme Weather research provides insights on critical infrastructures to buffer vulnerabilities and advance behavioral health resilience.

Secure your spot for the 51st annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, to be held Sunday, June 14 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026.