
disasters
‘Climate Vulnerability Index’ Shows Where Action, Resources Are Needed To Address Climate Change Threats
Oct 2, 2023 • 4 min. readThe new tool shows the 10 U.S. counties most vulnerable to threats from climate change are in Louisiana, Kentucky, South Carolina and Texas.
Maui Wildfires: Extra Logistical Challenges Hinder Government’s Initial Response When Disasters Strike Islands
Aug 11, 2023 • 6 min. readInsight from a Texas A&M urban planner.
Texas A&M Expert Stresses Need For Preparedness This Hurricane Season
Jun 29, 2023 • 3 min. readAndrew Dessler says coastal residents should be less concerned about the number of storms and more concerned about their overall strength.
Texas A&M Superfund Center Receives NIH Funding Renewal
Oct 31, 2022 • 5 min. readThe funds will allow the center to continue research on climate change and health.
Rebuilding Affordable Housing Is Essential For Coastal Businesses’ Hurricane Recovery
Oct 25, 2022 • 6 min. readIn many communities, affordable housing returns slowly after a disaster, if at all, says a Texas A&M urban planning researcher.
Nonprofits play many pivotal roles before and after FEMA aid runs out, says the director of Texas A&M's Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center.
Queen Of Netherlands Visits With Texas A&M-Galveston Faculty To Discuss Climate
Sep 19, 2022 • 3 min. readThe visit felt "celebratory" in light of the campus' 13 years of collaboration with the Dutch, says Professor Sam Brody.
Texas A&M Health Trains Hundreds Of Students In Mass Disaster Scenario
Feb 25, 2022 • 4 min. readMore than 750 students participated in the 14th Annual Disaster Day simulation to gain experience in emergency response.
Disasters Can Wipe Out Affordable Housing Forever Unless Communities Plan Ahead – That Loss Hurts The Economy
Feb 10, 2022 • 6 min. readA Texas A&M professor of urban planning explains how slow recovery for vulnerable households can slow the recovery of the entire community.
Repeated Exposure To Major Disasters Has Long-Term Mental Health Impacts
Jan 13, 2022 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M study found Houston residents who experienced two or more hazardous events in the past five years had a reduction in mental health scores.