Sending our Support after Hurricane Helene
The Science and Technology Directorate’s Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform is providing emergency managers in the region critical data that is informing response and relief efforts in real time.
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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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S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season
DHS S&T Helps Keep Communities Safe from Chemical Hazards During Hurricane Season.
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S&T CRC Fact Sheet
The CRC conducts research and education to enhance the resilience of people, infrastructure, economies, and the natural environment from the impacts of coastal hazards such as floods and hurricanes.
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S&T First Responder Infographic
DHS S&T works closely with first responders, academia, research and development organizations, industry, innovators and venture capitalists to use science to help strengthen our first responders and the nation. Check out our infographic to learn more on how S&T is helping protect our homeland.
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Snapshot: S&T Supports FEMA's Recovery Plan in Puerto Rico
The impact from hurricanes Irma and María in 2017 overwhelmed Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, damaging or destroying power, water, health, communications and transportation systems.
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CR Program Exercise Starter Kits One-Pager
Exercise Starter Kits are a set of tools and resources for the academic community to self-conduct a tabletop exercise (TTX).
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Written testimony of USCG for a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing titled “Are We Ready for the Next Hurricane Season? Status of Preparation and Response Capabilities for 2018”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy & Capabilities Rear Admiral Linda Fagan addresses the Coast Guard’s preparations for the next Atlantic hurricane season, lessons learned from the 2017 hurricane season, and the demands contingency responses place on the Coast Guard.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “ FEMA: Prioritizing a Culture of Preparedness”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long addresses the historic disaster season of 2017, the lessons we’ve learned, and his plans for the future of FEMA.
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S&T-Funded Tools Help Get Ahead of Storms
The HV-X platform integrates forecast and planning data to provide emergency managers with decision support tools for use in advance of and during tropical weather.