NSF research fellowships aim to better forecast flooding risks worldwide
Projects by Bateni and Lee are two of 10 across the U.S. to receive a total of more than $2.7 million.
Firefighter Syndrome: Addressing long-term psychological, physical risks
Professor Chris Frueh’s research team developed a questionnaire for firefighters to evaluate risks such as depression and PTSD.
FEMA, SBA open joint Disaster Recovery Center at UH Maui College
UH Maui College has a joint federal Disaster Recovery Center that is open seven days a week.
Estimated $5.5B needed to rebuild from Lahaina fire
Pacific Disaster Center map shows 2,207 structures damaged or destroyed, and 2,170 acres burned.
UH Maui College serves as food preparation hub amidst wildfire tragedy
Four thousand meals for shelters and first responders were prepared at UH Maui College on August 10.
How to help Maui ʻohana affected by wildfires
Relief organizations statewide are accepting donations.
What fuels Hawaiʻi wildfires? UH expert explains
UH Mānoa wildfire expert Clay Trauernicht explains why the flammability of Hawaiʻi’s landscapes has drastically increased.
Public health students learn from global experts in disaster-relief workshop
The 26th annual Health Emergencies in Large Populations workshop was held in Honolulu in June.
Pacific Rim leaders collaborate to improve disaster risk management
The workshop focused on four areas: emergency response, all-hazards approach, early warning risk communication and inclusive disaster risk reduction.
Flood prediction breakthrough by NASA, Pacific Disaster Center
Comprehensive flood early warnings are available at the local level for the first time, thanks to NASA, the Pacific Disaster Center and other scientific partners.
