DISASTER DASHBOARD
In a climate-changing world, it is critical to advance research on how our communities will be impacted, raise awareness about climate and disaster risks, and drive actionable solutions. Aligned with CUSP’s mission to foster sustainable urban development and promote human flourishing, our team is committed to this essential work.
50,000+ 30+ 100,000k+ 1,500
Acres burned Deaths Evacuated Firefighters deployed
Los Angeles Fires (2025)
CUSP faculty are at the forefront of research, deepening our understanding of the impacts of climate-related disasters and exploring innovative ways to respond.
The Disaster Dashboard’s mission is to provide accurate, science-based disaster information all in one place. It serves as a central digital hub for Orange County residents—and beyond—to learn about and prepare for disasters. Click the items below to explore resources, research, and CUSP-hosted events that raise awareness about key climate disaster topics. Learn how CUSP events impact local communities and discover strategies for building resilience.
Under the guidance of CUSP director Dr. Richard Matthew (right), Alexandria Aubley (left) created the Disaster Dashboard:
“The goal of the CUSP Disaster Dashboard is to serve as a reliable, centralized disaster information database for Orange County. I developed this database to bridge critical disaster information with valuable insights from UC Irvine faculty: aggregating local resources and filling key information gaps so residents aren’t left searching across hundreds of websites during high-risk disasters.
Orange County has been experiencing the impacts of climate change for years, and those impacts are only going to intensify. CUSP faculty are at the forefront of researching these complex challenges and their multifaceted impacts, and bringing that knowledge directly to communities is vital for building resilience and preparedness.”
Alexandria Aubley
If you notice gaps in disaster information, have key updates to share, or have questions or concerns, email aaubley@uci.edu.
UC Irvine
School of Social Ecology
5300 Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway
Irvine, CA 92697-7050