Our Vision
Through a collaborative process and multi-disciplinary approach, the Institute’s mission is to deliver critical research on disaster risk reduction, support state agencies with data analytics and decision-making tools, and generate evidence-based solutions that help Texas communities become more resilient. The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas aims to provide the foundational data and tools necessary to support those efforts.
Strategy
- Work with Texas A&M University System partners, other institutions of higher education, public agencies, and other entities, the Institute will become the leader in developing analytical tools that support more disaster-resilient communities.
- Bridge the gap between research driven data analytics and decision making for disaster resilience.
- Support the State of Texas and the TAMU System as it becomes the leader in research, innovation, training, and policy for how to successfully live in a disaster-prone landscape.
Goals
Create a venue to collaborate and learn about hazards with an initial focus on coastal and inland flood issues.
Work with existing data collection entities in the state to create a repository for hazard-related data.
Deliver critical research on disaster risk reduction through collaborative initiatives.
Support state agencies with data analytics and decision-making tools.
Promote evidence-based solutions, training and outreach, and innovation.
