Case Studies
A growing number of communities have aligned their network of plans and integrated hazard mitigation policies and actions, helping them adapt to climate change, and better account for the social vulnerability of different populations. Learn more about their efforts.
Research, Publications & Webinars
Browse a growing library of PIRS™ related research, journal articles, publications and webinars for more in-depth information about the science and application of PIRS™
American Planning Association PIRS™ Course
This course brings to life the PIRS™ Guidebook through interactive eLearning modules. It’s designed for planners and allied professionals that are helping to build community resilience.
Organizations & Other Online Resources
This page has details about other hazard mitigation related organizations and resources available on the web.
Recent News
Siyu Yu awarded the 2023 NASEM Early-Career Research Fellowship
Siyu Yu was awarded the 2023 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Early-Career Research Fellowship, which supports emerging scientific leaders as they take risks on developing understanding and mitigation of factors that compound effects of disasters on the health and resilience of communities.
PIRS™ for Wildfire Tool Developed to Increase Fire Resilience at the Community Scale
In partnership with California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), our Texas A&M-based team has secured a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (~$300,000 over 2 years) to develop a PIRS™ for Wildfire tool and apply it in up to four California communities.
PIRS™ training program launched with the American Planning Association
Jaimie Masterson, Siyu Yu and Matt Malecha at Texas A&M University and Phil Berke at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill have developed a training program for planners across the country that went live with the American Planning Association. The training program encourages planners to use the Plan Integration for…
