Natural Hazards Center

Hurricane Harvey

Resources for Understanding Hurricane Harvey and Other Extreme Coastal Events

As Hurricane Harvey headed for Texas, we began gathering resources that could be helpful to those seeking further information on this event and hurricanes in general.

The Last Word On FirstNet?

Conversations Continue on Emergency Communications

A nationwide network to allow public safety officials to communicate more effectively is nearly complete, but not everyone is enthusiastic about the way it's to be implemented.

A recent executive order issued by the president promises to shorten the process for building critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges. But along with the plan comes a reduction in resilience to flooding and other extreme weather events.

Speak Out

Responsibility and Resources in Communicating Disaster Science

By Jolie Breeden

As the importance of effectively communicating disaster information grows more apparent, panelists at the Natural Hazards Workshop offer resources for getting the word out—and stress the responsibilty to do so.

New Kid on the Block

An Undergraduate’s Perspective of the Natural Hazards Workshop

By Nicole Mattson

Natural Hazards Center Undergrad Research Assistant Nicole Mattson dishes on her take-aways as a first-time attendee at the annual Workshop.

Hurricane Harvey

Resources for Understanding Hurricane Harvey and Other Extreme Coastal Events

The Last Word On FirstNet?

Conversations Continue on Emergency Communications

Trumping Resilience

President Eases Infrastructure Project Rules at the Expense of Flood Mitigation

Speak Out

Responsibility and Resources in Communicating Disaster Science

New Kid on the Block

An Undergraduate’s Perspective of the Natural Hazards Workshop