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The View from Above Is Critical
S&T Helps Unified Command Manage Airspace During Key Bridge Recovery and Repair Operations.
Feature Article: FloodAdapt Will Help Protect Flood-prone Communities
The new impact assessment tool will help at-risk communities better prepare for and respond to severe weather events.
IRD Strategic Plan Prepares DHS for Future Homeland Security Challenges
DHS released the first-ever department-wide Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan, articulating key investment goals over the next seven fiscal years.
Sparking Innovation to Fight Fire Around the World
Our May campaign to honor first responders and highlight related R&D continues with updates on S&T’s role at the World Fire Congress.
A Blockbuster Trilogy for First Responders
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is premiering a trio of new resource guides for our partners in law enforcement, the fire and emergency medical services, and emergency management.
S&T Releases Market Survey Report for Non-Detonable Training Aids for Explosive Detection Canines
DHS S&T has released a new market survey report to help emergency responders identify non-detonable training aids for explosive detection canines.
Feature Article: Digital Mapping Helps First Responders Better Navigate Inside Buildings
Agencies are using S&T-funded Mappedin to find their way quickly during critical incidents in schools and public buildings.
Exchanging Experts, Enhancing Lab Partnerships
Celebrating World Laboratory Day with an update on a new S&T and Department of Energy subject matter expert swap that will advance more than two decades of shared research goals.
DHS Announces First Winners Awards for Clean Power for Hours Challenge
DHS announced the five winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge, awarding a total of $835,000 to recipients for their innovative clean energy solutions to keep essential services functioning during power outages.
Feature Article: Inequity IS the Disaster
S&T and the Coastal Resilience Center are researching ways to enhance disaster resilience in socially vulnerable communities.