HRRC researchers work with community partners to share evidence-based disaster management information in a variety of ways. If you would like to request an expert for an interview or speaking event, contact us at hrrc@arch.tamu.edu or 979-845-7813. See below for additional information.
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Atlases and Mapping Resources
The HRRC researchers are happy to help communities understand their vulnerabilities to disaster so that they can improve their emergency planning and resilience. We have several resources available. Please contact us with requests for additional data services.
Open Data Portal for the Texas Planning Atlas contains several data layers related to evacuation planning, social vulnerability, and disaster recovery. Evacuation Studies have been completed by HRRC researchers and local officials since 1982! This site contains the most recent studies’ reports and maps.
Disaster Housing Recovery Tools
The HRRC in conjunction with the Texas General Land Office developed a disaster housing recovery toolkit to support community leaders in preparing their community to rebuild housing after a disaster. The tool and additional information are here.
Knowledge to Action Sheets (K2A)
K2A sheets offer short summaries of recent research by the HRRC.
- Rapid Disaster Recovery Housing Program (PDF)
- Seven Principles of Strong Climate Change Planning (PDF)
Media Inquiries
Please view the following faculty list and their specialties. You can also access the Texas A&M’s Hurricane Experts Guide here. Feel free to contact them directly if you have further interest or questions. If you are unsure who to talk with, contact Seth Jordan, the HRRC Program Coordinator at sjordan@arch.tamu.edu.
Community engagement and capacity building for resilience
Inequality and justice in disaster
Michelle Annette Meyer
Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center; Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
979.845.7813 Email Michelle Annette MeyerDemographic and population effects of disaster
Walter Gillis Peacock
Professor, Dept. of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning; Research Survey Statistician, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, Small Area Modeling & Development, U.S. Census Bureau; Sandy and Bryan Mitchell Master Builder Endowed Chair; Sr. Faculty Fellow, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
979.845.7853 Email Walter Gillis PeacockDisaster recovery planning
Walter Gillis Peacock
Professor, Dept. of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning; Research Survey Statistician, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, Small Area Modeling & Development, U.S. Census Bureau; Sandy and Bryan Mitchell Master Builder Endowed Chair; Sr. Faculty Fellow, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
979.845.7853 Email Walter Gillis PeacockMichelle Annette Meyer
Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center; Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
979.845.7813 Email Michelle Annette MeyerHazard mitigation and evacuation planning
Walter Gillis Peacock
Professor, Dept. of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning; Research Survey Statistician, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, Small Area Modeling & Development, U.S. Census Bureau; Sandy and Bryan Mitchell Master Builder Endowed Chair; Sr. Faculty Fellow, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
979.845.7853 Email Walter Gillis PeacockAdditional member: David Bierling
Housing damage and recovery
Michelle Annette Meyer
Director, Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center; Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning
979.845.7813 Email Michelle Annette MeyerAdditional member: Maria Koliou
Infrastructure damage and recovery
Walter Gillis Peacock
Professor, Dept. of Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning; Research Survey Statistician, Social, Economic, and Housing Statistics Division, Small Area Modeling & Development, U.S. Census Bureau; Sandy and Bryan Mitchell Master Builder Endowed Chair; Sr. Faculty Fellow, Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
979.845.7853 Email Walter Gillis PeacockAdditional members: