Helping Communities to Prepare for Disasters
To better prepare for natural disasters, the S&T-funded Coastal Resilience Center (CRC) is reaching out across communities especially vulnerable to natural hazards.
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Last Updated: September 27, 2022 | Blog
Last Updated: September 14, 2022 | Publication
National Preparedness Month Impact 2022
This R&D Impacts Update showcases how investments in science and technology are enhancing the nation’s resilience and ability to adapt to current and projected emerging threats, including wildfires, floods, and hurricanes.
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: January 10, 2022 | Blog
What We Learned in 2021: A Year in Review
The following is just a sampling of the types of work S&T does, and of our successes in 2021.
Last Updated: September 20, 2021 | Blog
Preparing First Responders with Critical Tools and Technologies
September is National Preparedness Month and at S&T we work around the clock to ensure those on the front lines are equipped with the resources they need to safeguard our communities.
Last Updated: September 1, 2021 | Blog
S&T Helps the Country Prepare for Surprises
The Science and Technology Directorate is preparing every day for unexpected events that could challenge the nation.
Last Updated: July 12, 2021 | Blog
Enhancing Resilience and Innovation Equity
Join us for Series 2 of our four-part Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase, focusing on Building Resilience and Innovation Equity.
Last Updated: March 4, 2021 | Press Releases
Feature Article: S&T Past Research Informs Current and Future Pandemic Response
S&T Past Research with anthrax bacteria, Ebola virus and other pathogens informs current and future pandemic response.
Last Updated: February 25, 2021 | Press Releases
DHS Announces Funding Opportunity for $1.87 Billion in Preparedness Grants
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the release of the funding notice for eight different types of preparedness grants worth nearly $1.87 billion. Together, these programs provide more than $1.8 billion in critical funding to assist our state and local partners in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters.
Last Updated: October 13, 2020 | Press Releases
Feature Article: Disaster Preparedness in the Palm of Your Hand
Two CUSEC apps help emergency managers prepare for and recover from disasters like earthquakes. Both are free and available for use via the S&T-supported Regional Information Sharing Platform.