For years, Kate Brady's work in hazards research and practice felt siloed. At the Natural Hazards Workshop, she discovered a place where researchers, policymakers, and practitioners work to break down disciplinary barriers.
A new proposed study will generate valuable insights about how overlapping identities influence evacuation behaviors, the use of storm shelters, and access to post-disaster humanitarian aid in Bangladesh.
For Betty Lai, the Natural Hazards Workshop is a place where lifelong personal and professional connections are forged. As the 50th annual Workshop approaches, we're asking people to tell us what the gathering means to them! Share your story today.
This summer, we're hosting the 50th Annual Natural Hazards Workshop. To celebrate this special anniversary event, people from across the hazards and disaster community have shared stories of the Workshop's impact.
The Public Health Disaster Research Award Program funds, trains, mentors, and connects researchers, students, and practitioners in historically underserved areas with high natural hazard risk.
During a recent earthquake, elephants reminded us to stand together and protect the most vulnerable. Director Lori Peek explores how we can follow in their large footsteps for the good of others. Read more in the latest Director's Corner.
From an re-examination of the most catastrophic U.S. oil spill to a survival guide for wildfire-prone Los Angeles, these disaster podcasts share personal stories and practical tips for surviving and thriving in a hazardous world.
Poster Sessions at the Natural Hazards Workshop are a showcase of exciting programs, projects, and research in our field. A poster can be the ideal place to gather, ask questions, and spark deep conversations.
How can we make disaster risk reduction more comprehensive and inclusive? In this recent study, Natural Hazards Center researchers identify gaps and opportunities for assisting the most vulnerable people in hazard mitigation planning.
The Disaster Dash at the Natural Hazards Workshop gets people moving to celebrate the incredible legacy of Bill Anderson and raise funds to support the next generation of leaders in the hazards and disaster field.
Our hearts are with Kentucky, Missouri, and communities across the U.S. who are mourning after deadly tornado outbreaks this week. 2025 is set to be one of the most active tornado seasons on record.
Wildfires have complex impacts on mental, public, and environmental health, especially for socially vulnerable populations. Read the latest #QuickResponse research for a comprehensive exploration of Maui's culturally-sensitive post-fire health issues
These disaster podcasts tell stories of every day people who are recovering from and adapting to the natural hazards that threaten their homes and communities. Find the NHC podcast page at the link in our bio and listen to one this weekend!
The Natural Hazards Workshop is a place where we come together to advance research and its applications. In anticipation of our 50th gathering, each week we'll share photos from years past. Reply below or use #NHCWorkshopWednesday to share yours too!
Congratulations to our very own graduate research assistant Brigid Mark, who is ending the spring semester strong with multiple accolades for her scholarship and activism.
Proposals for the 2025 Practitioners Meeting are due THIS FRIDAY May 16!
In the Cascadia Subduction Zone of California, Washington, and Oregon, millions of people face the threat of devastating earthquakes. Truly effective warnings could be a matter of life and death.
We hope to see you this summer! Register for the 50th annual Natural Hazards Workshop today.
Congrats to the winners of the 2025 Student Paper Competition!
In Maui, efforts to build back after devastating wildfires have sometimes neglected local perspectives and priorities. Read the latest Weather Ready Research to learn how some island residents feel about recovery so far!
Read the latest Weather Ready Research for a closer look at one of the most reliable yet controversial wildfire mitigation strategies.
The latest #MitigationMatters research report examines how Houston's home repair and elevation program and the way it has transformed some neighborhoods and not others.
Read the latest #MitigationMatters Research
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Organizations with deep cultural ties to the disaster-impacted communities they serve can help to build trust and ease communication with government agencies. Read the latest Weather Ready Research report for a case study from Jackson County, Oregon
The latest call for Weather Ready Research invited previously funded scholars to extend and translate their work into new tools, technologies, or trainings.
Dive into an action-packed day of immersive virtual learning at the @iaem_org Plugged In Conference!
Check out these books in our #NewReads series
The deadline for our Meet the Authors event at the 2025 Natural Hazards Workshop is fast-approaching.
Introducing the 2025 Mary Fran Myers Scholarship Winners
There's one week left to submit your ideas for the 2025 Practitioners Meeting
Evacuation Obstacles: Why Some People Remain in Harm's Way During Disasters