The Natural Hazards Center will welcome more 700 diverse participants from across the United States and around the world for the 51st Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, Sunday, June 14 - Wednesday, June 17, 2026. If you can't make it to the event, follow along with us on social media.

Texas is a growing hotspot for wildfires in the U.S. Drawing on results from an English-Spanish bilingual survey, this recent Quick Response research explores the complex interplay of linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic factors shaping vulnerability and wildfire preparedness among Hispanic and Latino populations living in Texas’ wildland-urban interface.

Youth camps serve millions of children annually, yet flood risks to these facilities remain poorly understood and weakly regulated. This latest Quick Response study addresses this gap by providing the first statewide analysis of flood exposure and risk at youth camps in Texas. Findings reveal hidden vulnerabilities and underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to protect children from future disasters.