Based at Texas A&M University, we do applied research to reduce disaster risk, and we support state agencies with data analytics and decision-making tools.
Joined January 2022
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Cities worldwide keep building in flood zones, despite mounting risks grist.org/buildings/cities-w…
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Last Tuesday, IDRT hosted the inaugural lectures of our Distinguished Partners Program. @RepWalle and @TDEM's @chiefkidd opened the program. Jens Figlus presented on Coastal Flood and Erosion Protection, and Jamie Padgett presented on Multi-Hazard Resilient Infrastructure. #IDRT
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Thank you to our special guests who attended from the @UKRintheUSA,@UKinTX, and @NLintheUSA consulates. Additionally, thank you to @ABC13Elyse for joining us. It was a great event!
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If we want to be prepared for massive storms, the Ike Dike is critical infrastructure: science.org/content/article/… Thanks, @WarrenCornwall, for this great profile of the project!
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
21 Oct 2022
We had a great briefing by Dr. Sam Brody & Co of @ResilientTX @AggiesByTheSea which is housed at @TheIonHouston. IDRT develops research & analytical tools to support more disaster resilient TX. Proud that our bill HB2345 passed creating pathway for it to thrive. #txlege
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Beach erosion is a big problem, and it's getting worse thanks to climate change and overdevelopment. "[It's] not one variable that's causing the erosion problem, it's the synergy between the two," says Dr. Sam Brody, IDRT Director. cbsnews.com/miami/news/south…
It's not every day that you get to meet a Queen and chat about coastal flooding! today.tamu.edu/2022/09/19/qu…
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
19 Sep 2022
Check out my latest blog for our #DRIP project with @ResilientTX that features #WiseCounty and their #EmergencyManagement efforts. Our project helps #ruralcounties with #flood-related data gaps. Learn more here: lnkd.in/gNRGtSFX @TexasTipi @IC2Institute
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Congratulations to our friends at the Lamar Center for Resiliency on this new grant and on the great work they're doing to make Southeast Texas more resilient!
8 Sep 2022
A team of researchers at Lamar University will be awarded $5M in grant funding to bolster the team's research on resiliency in SETX and the Greater Beaumont area. lamar.edu/news-and-events/ne…
Gotta be resilient to be an astronaut. 😜
7 Sep 2022
The outtakes of NASA astronauts trying to walk on the moon are amazing.
Can't wait to listen to this! As Prof. Katherine Hayhoe @KHayhoe says, "The most important thing you can do to fight climate change is to talk about it."
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🤘 👍 = 😍 UT and Texas A&M working together on disaster resilience - we love to see it! @keristephens @UTcommstudies
6 Sep 2022
.@UTcommstudies faculty @keristephens has spent a lot of time in rural communities throughout Texas this year: touring storm-ravaged towns, meeting with county emergency officials & surveying properties. Learn about her expertise in disaster communication.
bit.ly/KStephens22
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We are so happy and proud to partner with @keristephens in this critical work!
8 Sep 2022
Thank you, @UTexasMoody! Great projects on #flooding, #disasters & #communication @TexasTipi . What a team: @ResilientTX @iamsju82 @nanc_carlson YifanXu, @MattMcGlone512, @KaseyFaust, RoseliaMendezMurillo, @sergiocasterdz @HelpfulTangent, NikitaChandekar, TaraTasuji, @NSF, @twdb
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
27 Jun 2022
Know your risk. Reduce your risk. ReduceFloodRisk.org features a flood mitigation decision-making tool to help you find the best options to protect your biggest investment. Watch the video below to learn more. #ReduceFloodRisk Promo Video youtu.be/qVvtfuAlHPQ via @YouTube
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Proud to spread the word about the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS), a major initiative led by IDRT and @TACC that will enable data sharing for more informed decision-making in Texas! tpr.org/texas/2022-06-26/new… @tamusystem
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IDRT Director Sam Brody gave testimony last week urging Congress to incorporate more proactive and protective strategies for flood risk reduction into the National Flood Insurance Program. banking.senate.gov/hearings/…
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
2 Jun 2022
This SimTable demonstration illustrates how potential flooding may occur in certain terrain. TDIS is a coalition with the GLO, @TACC, @TAMU, and @ResilientTX that provides Texans the ability to plan and prepare for future disasters. #txlege #TDIS
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
8 Jun 2022
Last week, the GLO's disaster recovery team previewed a powerful tool, the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). A coalition of @TAMU, @TACC, @ResilientTX, and others are developing TDIS to help Texans be more resilient for future storms. #txlege #TDIS
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
20 Jun 2022
ICYMI: The GLO's disaster recovery team previewed a powerful tool, the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). A coalition of @TAMU, @TACC, @ResilientTX, and others are developing TDIS to help Texans be more resilient for future storms. #txlege #TDIS
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Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) retweeted
13 Jun 2022
U.S. House approves massive $31 billion “Ike Dike” project to protect Texas coast from hurricanes bit.ly/39moUHW
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