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Community Resilience Testbeds

The costs of manmade and natural disasters continue to rise on an annual basis in the United States. DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T)’s Community Resilience Testbeds research and development efforts will pursue new technologies designed to streamline and optimize Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster resilience investments in insurance, mitigation, and recovery operations.

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Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)/Geomagnetic Disturbance

Our goal is to improve understanding of the effects of EMP/GMD events on communications infrastructure.

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Joint Statement of Intent Between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Israel National Cyber Directorate

Building on the long-standing relationship between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), DHS Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy and Plans, Robert Silvers met Director General of the INCD Gaby Portnoy in Israel at the Cybertech Global Conference and jointly decided to expand cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity and emerging technology.

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DHS Designated as the Lead Federal Agency to Respond to Russia-Related Impacts to the United States

The President has designated the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the lead Federal agency to coordinate domestic preparedness and response efforts related to the current Russia-Ukraine crisis. While there are no specific threats to the homeland at this time, DHS is taking appropriate steps to ensure Federal efforts are coordinated should the need arise.

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Who We Are

The ​​​​Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 9,500 federal facilities nationwide.

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DHS S&T and Israeli Partners Announce Call for Proposals for Advanced Technologies in Homeland Security

The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Homeland Security (HLS) program announced the 2022 Call for Proposals seeking collaborative projects between U.S. and Israeli entities to develop advanced solutions for mission-critical homeland security needs with the potential to enhance safety and security around the globe.

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What We Learned in 2021: A Year in Review

The following is just a sampling of the types of work S&T does, and of our successes in 2021.

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S&T’s 2021 Wrapped

An analysis of our top content for 2021 reveals what topics resonated most with our audiences.

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Feature Article: Balance of Power—Building a Resilient Electric Grid

S&T has teamed up with industry and one of the nation’s largest (and windiest) cities to study how technology can help keep the lights on during emergencies.

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S&T Insights Outreach November 9 Presentation Brief

Learn how DHS S&T and our Component partners are incorporating innovative climate adaptation solutions into national preparedness efforts and addressing key vulnerabilities to mitigate the effects of climate change and bolster our national resilience.