Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments

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IROCE

The Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments (IROCE) at the University of Oregon links, leverages, and aligns applied social science research and resources to help organizations and communities adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.

About Us

Programs

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Disaster Resilient Universities

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Location Innovation Lab

EWP field crew taking measurements of a culturally modified ponderosa pine. Photo credit: Michael Coughlan

Ecosystem Workforce Program

Centers and Consortiums

Staff and volunteers at Oakridge Air distribute air purifiers to the community.

Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and Practice

Oregon Campus Disaster Resilience Consortium

What's Coming Next

Designed with a 9.0 earthquake in mind, the Regional Resiliency Building (RRB) is an investment in improving our community resiliency.

A major Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could have catastrophic effects on the region. The RRB will provide support for day-to-day operations and long term recovery post-earthquake. It will serve as a secure location for critical communications and network infrastructure as well as a regional emergency coordination center.

The RRB proposal is supported by local and regional government agencies, utilities, and organizations.

Learn About RRB

What's Coming Next

Designed with a 9.0 earthquake in mind, the Regional Resiliency Building (RRB) is an investment in improving our community resiliency.

A major Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could have catastrophic effects on the region. The RRB will provide support for day-to-day operations and long term recovery post-earthquake. It will serve as a secure location for critical communications and network infrastructure as well as a regional emergency coordination center.

The RRB proposal is supported by local and regional government agencies, utilities, and organizations.

Learn About RRB