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When disaster strikes, many
officials and organizations
spring into action.

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They must make quick, informed
decisions to mobilize resources,

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facilitate evacuations, and
coordinate response efforts.

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To help, the Department of
Homeland Security Science
and Technology Directorate

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provides these teams with
mission-critical tools
and insight.

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As the research and
development arm of DHS,

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the Science and Technology
Directorate, or S&T, helps
communities prepare for,

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respond to, and recover from
natural disasters with
innovative solutions.

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S&T helps emergency managers
harness the power of data,
simulations, and sensors

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to anticipate a storm's impact
and know when to evacuate.

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The Directorate builds
coalitions across state
and international lines

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to streamline resource-sharing
and ensure effective response.

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And it researches key priority
areas, such as automated
alerts and warnings,

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flood insurance coverage,
and cybersecurity for critical
infrastructure systems.

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Natural disasters are an
ever-present threat that can
devastate communities,

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leaving behind a path of
destruction and loss.

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S&T's work addresses critical
needs to help ensure the
nation's communities

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can build a more
resilient future.

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The Department of Homeland
Security Science and
Technology Directorate.

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Many missions, one goal:
Mobilizing innovation to
secure the nation.