Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas

The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas was formally established on May 14, 2020 by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents following the passage of House Bill 2345 by the 86^th Texas Legislature in 2019. The Institute’s mission is to facilitate the integration of analytical tools and state-level decisions related to disaster resiliency. Through collaborative efforts, the Institute aims 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 over the long term.

DDRC

Disaster Data Reconnaissance Center

Our vision is to enhance disaster resilience by providing access to high-quality, integrated disaster data across air, land, and water environments.

DRIP

Disaster Resilience Information and Partnership Program

Focused on improving access to flood-risk data, strengthening community understanding of risk, and supporting evidence-based mitigation and planning decisions.

IRES

International Research Experiences for Students

This NSF-funded program connects students with partner institutions in the Netherlands and South Korea, tackling real challenges in coastal resilience and flood risk reduction.

URIP

Undergraduate Research Internship Program

Designed for students at the start of their research journey, this internship offers hands-on experience working alongside IDRT faculty and researchers on active resilience projects.

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TDIS

Texas Disaster Information System

The cornerstone project for the Institute is the Texas Disaster Information System (TDIS). This project is currently in the planning phase, but will be an interactive, analytical, and visual web-based spatial data system designed to support more resilient decision making at the state level.

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Texas A&M Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas Launches MATCH to Help Communities Secure Flood Mitigation Funding

HOUSTON, TX — The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) at Texas A&M University today launched a new online tool, Mitigation Assistance for Tailoring Choices (MATCH). Developed in partnership with the Texas General Land Office (GLO), MATCH was created to help Texas communities identify and pursue potential funding opportunities for flood mitigation and resilience projects. Texas communities, especially those without dedicated grant staff, often struggle to navigate the dynamic…

What “100-Year Floodplain” Actually Means

Floodplain maps are an important tool, but they don’t tell the whole story. Learn how the 100-year floodplain is defined, what it can and can’t tell us about flood risk, and how newer tools can provide a more complete picture.

Texas A&M Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas Debuts Risk Assessment and Mapping Portal

HOUSTON, TX — The Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) at Texas A&M University has launched the Risk Assessment and Mapping Portal (RAMP), a new risk communication resource funded by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). RAMP is an interactive mapping tool designed to help communities develop sections of their hazard mitigation plans. Communities across Texas face increasing…