Architecture students design temporary emergency shelter
Architecture students created “Wiki Hale,” a temporary shelter prototype designed to provide housing for people who need shelter after experiencing a natural disaster.
How tsunami debris increases damage, focus of UH research
This research will hopefully lead to the construction of buildings more resilient to tsunami waves and debris.
United Nations award for UH Pacific Disaster Center
UH’s Pacific Disaster Center received the UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Hurricane season ‘22 could see few cyclones, forecasters say
Get ready for the 2022 hurricane season even though forecasters say there is likely to have fewer storms.
UH West Oʻahu approved for program to benefit veteran students
UH West Oʻahu offers a variety of programs available to U.S. veterans.
President of Panama gets preparedness assessment from Pacific Disaster Center
The PDC conducted a multi-hazard risk profile of Panama.
UH leads game-changing earthquake, tsunami undersea early warning system
UH researchers received support of more than $7 million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Rangers assist passengers evacuated from burning van on Maunakea
UH Maunakea Rangers respond to a tour van engulfed in flames. Everyone was safely evacuated and uninjured.
Notification system to protect nuclear facilities from natural-hazard risks
The International Atomic Energy Agency is teaming with UH’s Pacific Disaster Center.
Hurricane, Active Shooter, Conflict Resolution Workshops at UH Mānoa
Students and employees can learn about safety in a selection of workshops from UH Mānoa.
