UNO Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology (UNO-CHART)

UNO Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology (UNO-CHART) UNO-CHART is an applied, social science research center at The University of New Orleans. For more information, look under our "about" section.

The University of New Orleans’ Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology (UNO-CHART) is an applied social science research center comprised of faculty, research associates, and graduate research assistants. Our team members represent sociology, planning, urban studies, political science, fine arts, and engineering sciences. Founded in 2001, UNO-CHART focuses on: hazards research; miti

gation; coastal restoration; community education; outreach; and capacity building. UNO-CHART examines the ways in which Louisiana communities prepare for and respond to the inherent risks associated with the Gulf Coast region. Striving to provide the most up-to-date information and educational resources, UNO-CHART partners with local communities to support their efforts in increasing safety and resilience. We collaborate with stakeholders to learn best practices; provide accessible literature; offer workshops to inform citizens, business owners, non-profit organizations, and elected officials; and encourage open dialogue with local citizens on hazard mitigation.

08/27/2026
08/24/2026

September is right around the corner!

There’s still time to be part of the first annual Love Our Waterways. This September, volunteers across Louisiana will come together to remove litter from shorelines, bayous, lakes, rivers, storm drains, and other areas that impact our waterways.

Whether you join an existing event or organize a cleanup of your own, every piece of litter removed makes a difference.

Volunteer for an event or register your cleanup at: LoveLaWaterways.org.

Did you know that approximately 80% of marine debris begins as land-based litter?Launching statewide in September 2026, ...
08/22/2026

Did you know that approximately 80% of marine debris begins as land-based litter?

Launching statewide in September 2026, Love Our Waterways is a new initiative dedicated to reducing litter and marine debris impacting Louisiana’s rivers, lakes, bayous, shorelines, and coastal areas. As Louisiana’s largest coordinated waterway and shoreline litter removal initiative, Love Our Waterways brings together volunteers, businesses, nonprofits, schools, local governments, and community organizations to protect and restore the waterways that are essential to our state’s economy, culture, recreation, wildlife, and way of life.

Join us in keeping Louisiana’s waterways clean and thriving. To sign up to volunteer, please visit https://keeplouisianabeautiful.org/love-our-waterways/cleanup-volunteer/

Kids bored? We can help. Check out the online Ready Kids Build a Kit game: https://lnkd.in/eYgP5zGQ
08/15/2026

Kids bored? We can help. Check out the online Ready Kids Build a Kit game: https://lnkd.in/eYgP5zGQ

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Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents
08/05/2026

Need tips for talking to your kids about natural disasters? Visit www.ready.gov/kids/parents

Being prepared for disasters starts at home. Everyone can be part of helping to prepare for emergencies. Young children and teens alike can be a part of the process. As a parent, guardian, or other family member, you have an important role to play when it comes to protecting the children in your lif...

Kids home today? Play Ready Kids emergency preparedness games: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games
08/01/2026

Kids home today? Play Ready Kids emergency preparedness games: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games

Are you ready? These games will test your know-how in a wide range of emergencies and teach you how to build the emergency kit. Play Disaster Master and Build a Kit online and order the Ready 2 Help card game today.

A quick safety tip: Don't start a campfire or burn yard debris if there are high winds, drought or high temperatures.
07/24/2026

A quick safety tip: Don't start a campfire or burn yard debris if there are high winds, drought or high temperatures.

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2000 Lakeshore Drive, 164 Education
New Orleans, LA
70148

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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