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Center for Disaster Resilient Communities

The Center for Disaster Resilient Communities unites the full breadth and depth of the University of Washington’s expertise in disaster science to support the development of resilient communities. We work closely with our partners, including government agencies and community-based organizations, to ensure our approaches to disaster risk management are guided by the best available scientific evidence.

Our approach

Research

UW researchers compare computer models and maps with real time assessment of landslide areas in Seattle area
The Center harnesses the full range of the university’s interdisciplinary research expertise to take on pressing, community-identified questions and challenges.

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Education & training

Students learn how to gather disaster data
The Center develops and offers educational and training opportunities to students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds to prepare them to realize impact as the next generation disaster workforce.

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Technical consultation

UW researchers demonstrate how to gather disaster data
The Center offers specialty expertise and advice to community and government partners regarding how to bolster policy and practice to strengthen resilience to disasters.

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