Improving neighborhood resilience to natural disasters
A $125,000 grant supports developing partnerships for disaster preparedness in the Diamond Head area.
Maui wildfire health researchers inform lawmakers, recruit participants
Researchers are hoping to sign up at least 1,000 people to participate in the study.
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ launches Maui wildfire health study, invites participants to join
The longitudinal study will help researchers to analyze the health effects of the wildfire in both the short- and long term.
Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience
These are among the findings of the U.S. National Climate Assessment, released by the Biden Administration which involved five UH Mānoa researchers.
Landslide alerts, maps focus of new Pacific Disaster Center/NASA tool
Updated landslide hazard information worldwide is now available through the Pacific Disaster Center in partnership with NASA.
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.