Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute

The Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute (HVRI) is an organization that studies natural and human-made hazards—like floods, earthquakes, and storms—and how communities are affected by them. Their goal is to better understand risks, people's vulnerabilities, and ways to reduce harm. They conduct research, develop data, and provide insights to help policymakers, planners, and communities prepare for and respond to disasters more effectively. Essentially, HVRI works to make societies safer by improving knowledge about hazards and vulnerabilities, aiming to reduce the impact of disasters on lives and property.