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Emergency Response

Last Updated: September 25, 2023 | Blog

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.

Last Updated: September 14, 2023 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: August 30, 2023 | Site Page

Preparedness Resources for Communities and First Responders

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) enhances preparedness across communities at the local, state, territorial, and tribal levels by supporting federal homeland security Component agencies, public safety officials, and first responders on a national scale.

Last Updated: June 1, 2023 | Blog

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.

Last Updated: April 21, 2023 | Publication

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.

Last Updated: September 8, 2022 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: June 9, 2022 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: May 20, 2022 | Site Page

Next Generation Disaster Proofing

The costs of both manmade and natural disasters continue to rise on an annual basis in the United States and around the globe. This research and development will pursue new technologies and standards to streamline Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster resilience investments in insurance, mitigation, and recovery operations.

Last Updated: April 29, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS S&T Seeks Information on Vehicle Extrication Tools

DHS S&T NUSTL released an RFI seeking commercially available vehicle extrication tools for emergency responders to rescue people trapped in cars.

Last Updated: February 14, 2022 | Blog

Emergency Responders + National Lab = Match Made in Science

Showing some love for S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory and the state and local agencies it serves.