WPI's experts on hurricane preparedness and response are at the forefront of researching how communities can better prepare for and recover from powerful storms. WPI's research on hurricanes focuses on understanding the devastating impacts hurricanes have on critical infrastructure, including supply chains, power grids, and communication networks. 

By studying these vulnerabilities, climate adaptation, new technologies, and sustainability, WPI faculty work to develop innovative strategies that enhance community resilience through strategies that include improved disaster planning, faster recovery processes, and stronger infrastructure.

WPI’s experts in hurricanes can speak about how communities can seek to be better prepared to face the challenges of hurricanes and their aftermath, the importance of rebuilding infrastructure and community with a focus on adaptation for climate change, and the significance of social infrastructure for improved climate resilience.