A system developed at Texas A&M uses drone imagery and artificial intelligence to rapidly assess damage after hurricanes and floods, offering life-saving insights in minutes.

Dr. Anka Vujanovic shares strategies for helping children and communities recover emotionally following a disaster.

Two women in academic regalia over a radar view of a hurricane
Health & Environment

United By Disaster

Mar 19, 2025 • 8 min. read

Two researchers connect 12 years after Hurricane Katrina to aid communities damaged during Hurricane Harvey, bring forward the resiliency and unity to be found amid widespread devastation. Their collective efforts carry forward the Aggie Spirit through volunteer work, resource mobilization and emotional support for those affected.

As cities expand further into natural areas, a unique set of firefighting and disaster preparedness challenges has emerged, Texas A&M experts say.

Incarcerated people can’t protect themselves from a hurricane or wildfire, and researchers say jails and prisons often fail to protect them.

Suicide is a leading cause of death across the five U.S. states along the Gulf Coast — Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

With summer weather heightening fire risk in several states, Texas A&M’s faculty experts can discuss topics related to wildfire formation, prevention and emergency response.

As hurricane season continues, Texas A&M experts explain how naming conventions for major storms have evolved over the years.

Texas A&M researchers are using AI to improve the management of disasters like hurricanes before, during and after the events.

Galveston Island was used as an example to predict damage that would occur as a result of hurricanes of varying intensities.