• DIEM 2ND ANNUAL REPORT

    The DIEM Second Annual Report is now available.  This report features research highlights and accomplishments from the last year.

     

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  • NATURAL HAZARDS COLLOQUIA SERIES

    CHC has sponsored a series of research colloquia designed to explore knowledge gaps related to natural disasters.  Proceedings from these events are now available.

     

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  • DIEM DEVELOPS NEW SCOUR TOOL

    CHC investigators have developed a sensor that allows engineers to assess the scour potential of soils at various depths and on-site for the first time after a disaster.

     

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CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence (CHC)


 
Center of Excellence – Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management (DIEM)
100 Europa Drive, Suite 540
Campus Box 7581
Chapel Hill, NC  27517-7581
Tel:  919-962-0344
Email:  akschwab@email.unc.edu
Website:  http://hazardscenter.unc.edu/


Center for Analysis and Response to Coastal Hazards (ARCH)
Mississippi eCenter
Jackson State University
1230 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39204
Tel:  601-979-4043

Email: rwhalin@jsums.edu
Website:  http://www.jsucoe.org/

 
The Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence (CHC) performs research and develops education programs to enhance the Nation’s ability to safeguard populations, properties, and economies from catastrophic natural disasters.

 
CHC research areas:
 

• Coastal Hazard Modeling
• Engineering to Enhance the Resilience of the Built and Natural Environment
• Disaster Response and Social Resilience
• Planning for Resilience
• Advanced Visual Analytics
• Education and Curriculum Development

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