- Identify, explain, and quantify the interactions and tradeoffs among the coastal community goals of equity, economic prosperity, and resilience to hazards.
- Develop methods to model long-term hurricane hazards in a way that accounts for climate change and integrates wind, rain, storm surge, and wave hazards.
- Develop a computational tool to help design policies that can achieve sustainable equity, economic prosperity, and coastal resilience in the context of climate change.
Break the Cycle of Repeated Hurricane Disasters
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Latest News and Insights
Washington Post: CHEER PI Discusses Evacuation Orders and Decision-Making During Helene
In this Washington Post investigation, CHEER PI Rachel Davidson reflects on why so few North Carolina residents, especially those living inland, evacuated during Hurricane Helene and the influence of mandatory evacuation orders during disasters.
A Ridealong With the Summer Scholars: 2025 Program Recap
Although their time with the Hub was brief, the numerous research activities, community engagement, and enthusiasm of this year’s summer scholars will have a lasting impact on the Hub’s work. Come ride along with them in this recap of this year’s program.
Yale Climate Connections: Hub Researcher Reflects on the Future of Hurricane Evacuation With Reduced Federal Support
In this article from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, Sarah DeYoung, leader of the Hub’s household thrust and expert in evacuation decision-making, comments on how FEMA cuts could impact evacuation communication during hurricane season.
Save the Date: 2025 Summer Scholars Research Showcase
Join the CHEER Hub in celebrating its seven summer scholars as they virtually present their research findings on June 30 and July 1.
Research
Advance knowledge at the intersection of hurricane resilience, equity, economic prosperity, and climate change
Education
Engaging research and professional development opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs
Thrust Areas
Research areas relate to hazards, buildings, households, government, economy, and integration of all of them
Partners
We work with university, community, practitioner, research, and education partners
Jobs
We are seeking post-docs, graduate student researchers, and undergraduate summer scholars to join this interdisciplinary, multi-university, multi-year project.
