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Supporting First Responders Through Science and Technology
S&T works closely with first responders to develop technologies and tools that enhance their safety and increase their operational effectiveness. Our new report trilogy documents available resources and in-process R&D for all responder disciplines.
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DHS S&T Awards to University of Illinois for Next Generation 9-1-1 Interoperability Testing
DHS S&T awarded $3.15 million to CIRI, a DHS COE, to create the test methods, procedures, software, tools, and systems necessary for Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability testing.
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DHS Awarded Patent for Homeland Explosive Consequence Assessment Tool
DHS, through S&T, was awarded a U.S. patent for the HExCAT, protecting the Department’s invention and guaranteeing that the technology can help fulfill the DHS mission for years to come.
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Preparing for the Unlikely
Resources from S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory can help state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions plan for and recover from radiological or nuclear incidents.
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Feature Article: SAGE Advice—S&T Collaborates with Canada on Emergency Response Best Practices
The Science Advice and Guidance for Emergencies (SAGE) Program gives both nations the tools to better prepare for cross-border emergencies.
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Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season opens, learn about an S&T collaborative tool that will help agencies conduct more effective and efficient response operations.
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Visualizing a Nuclear Detonation and Response Fact Sheet
It is critical to provide first responders with tools, knowledge, and training to understand the effects of a nuclear detonation and the response strategies that will allow them to save lives, stabilize infrastructure, minimize exposure to radiation, and provide for basic human needs. DHS S&T(NUSTL, in partnership with DOE LLNL, is developing science-based visualizations that will depict nuclear detonation effects in a computer-generated but realistic city to help first responders understand the size, scale, and expected impacts of a nuclear explosion.
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Feature Article: Strong Relationships with First Responders are an Investment in R&D
S&T continues to fulfill its mission to arm responders with cutting-edge technologies, tools, and information to allow them do their jobs safely and effectively.
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Feature Article: Unmanned Vehicles Could Lead in Dangerous Rescue Situations
S&T-funded technology could soon assist first responders with assessing disaster scenes and delivering lifesaving supplies and communications to survivors.