Managing Emergency Response with Science and Technology
The following is a select sampling of activities showcasing S&T's work in support of emergency management.
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The following is a select sampling of activities showcasing S&T's work in support of emergency management.
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re sharing updates on S&T efforts focused on getting first responders the information they need quickly.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) works closely with first responders to improve their safety and effectiveness – lending expertise, conducting research and development, and funding innovation to ensure our nation’s public safety services are well-equipped to provide aid in times of crisis
Last week, S&T joined colleagues from NOAA, NASA, and the National Weather Service for an immersive extreme weather risk and preparedness workshop at the University of Oklahoma’s National Weather Center.
As energy innovation expands, the widespread adoption of high energy density batteries continues apace in both residential and commercial spaces. This trend amplifies the challenges faced by responders in saving lives and protecting property as they respond to battery fire incidents.
S&T is teaming with small business to ensure responders can communicate with each other inside large structures.
Washington - On Dec. 21, 2023, Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) Mary Ellen Callahan celebrated the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Office and renewed the call for its reauthorization.
New cutting-edge sensors will help responders better protect themselves from dangerous chemicals in the field.
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.
S&T is developing a tool that will enhance situational awareness when direct line-of-sight is not an option.