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Update on RApp Connectivity Issues

We are currently experiencing connectivity issues between RApp and DesignSafe due to recent system updates. As a result, certain features—such as saving information to DesignSafe accounts and creating questionnaires—are temporarily unavailable.

We do not currently have a set timeline for resolution. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as we have more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your understanding!

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RAPID Facility: Supporting Immediate and Long-term Research on the Los Angeles Wildfires

In coordination with a UCLA-led multi-institutional research team, the RAPID facility is currently collecting extensive baseline data in the immediate aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, creating a unique opportunity for longitudinal studies. We invite researchers to leverage this foundation of baseline data for both immediate investigations and long-term studies.

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Upcoming Workshops

Applications are open for our 2025 NHERI RAPID 4-Day Intensive Hands-On Workshop, to be held on July 22-25. Participants will come to our University of Washington location in Seattle to get hands-on experience with our instrument portfolio.

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NIH-NSF Partnership

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NSF are partnering to enhance the RAPID Facility’s offerings in technical instrumentation, training, and resources for researchers collecting perishable exposure and health data after disasters. This collaboration seeks to integrate climate science with essential health research, advancing disaster response efforts.

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Updated Equipment

We have recently upgraded our UAS-Drone system with a new long-endurance flight platform that enables airborne lidar collection across large areas.

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RApp Updated Features

The RAPID Facility’s mobile data collection application RApp now supports advanced questionnaire surveys.

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