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Federal Agencies Influencing Resilience Policy

Similar to the ‘Alerts’ page, this page helps to ground resilience theory and concepts with news and current events related to some of the Federal agencies influencing resilience policy. Short excerpts from RSS news feeds are updated every two hours. The following agencies are included:

  • NSF: National Science Foundation
  • CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • DHS: Department of Homeland Security
  • DoT: Department of Transportation
  • FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • NIEH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
  • NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Click the tabs and scroll the pages to review the excerpts. Click on the ‘Read More’ link for more detailed information and to access a link to the source website. Please contact us to recommend other agencies influencing resilience policy.

NSF

National Science Foundation

Prolific potholes in the prairie star in award-winning short film

Prolific potholes in the prairie star in award-winning short film

Most of us think potholes are something to avoid.However, some potholes are worth protecting. The U.S. National Science Foundation is funding researchers ...
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NSF and NIH partner on internship opportunity in biomedical engineering

NSF and NIH partner on internship opportunity in biomedical engineering

The U.S. National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have initiated a ...
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NSF and USDA join forces to boost innovation in agricultural robotics

NSF and USDA join forces to boost innovation in agricultural robotics

The U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) are teaming up ...
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New center supported by NSF will catalyze data-driven insights in molecular and cellular biosciences

New center supported by NSF will catalyze data-driven insights in molecular and cellular biosciences

The U.S. National Science Foundation has made a $20 million award to support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence ...
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NSF honors 3 outstanding early-career researchers with the Alan T. Waterman Award

NSF honors 3 outstanding early-career researchers with the Alan T. Waterman Award

The U.S. National Science Foundation honored three researchers with the Alan T. Waterman Award, the nation's highest honor for early-career scientists and ...
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NSF invests $90M in innovative national scientific cyberinfrastructure for transforming STEM education

NSF invests $90M in innovative national scientific cyberinfrastructure for transforming STEM education

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today a strategic investment of $90 million over five years in SafeInsights, a unique national scientific ...
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CDC

Center for Disease Control–Emergency Preparedness & Response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk

CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Announces Important Advances in Protecting Americans from Heat

Today, CDC, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), launched a new Heat and Health ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC’s Disease Detectives Share Findings from the Forefront of Public Health

The CDC will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference from April 23-26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. The EIS Conference is ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Salmonella Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’s

CDC warns of Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe's ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

New U.S Global Health Security Strategy Advances Commitment to Protect Americans and People Around the World from Emerging Health Threats

Advancing the Administration's commitment to protect the American people from the next pandemic, the White House today released The United States Government ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox

A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks/harmful-reactions-botox-injections.html ...
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DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Oropouche Fever in South America

There are outbreaks of Oropouche fever in parts of Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Travelers to affected areas should take steps ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in Timor-Leste

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Timor-Leste ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Yellow Fever in Nigeria

Yellow fever cases remain elevated in Nigeria, after an outbreak was first reported in November 2020. Travelers to Nigeria should ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Diphtheria in Guinea

There is an outbreak of diphtheria in several regions in Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against disease ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Global Measles

Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles. Country List : Afghanistan, Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Dengue in Africa and the Middle East

Dengue is a risk in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. Some countries are reporting increased numbers of ...
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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8

LANSING, Mich. – Survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Seeking Public Comment on Alerting and Notification Plan in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Alerting and Notification exercise scheduled for the Susquehanna Steam Electric StationPHILADELPHIA – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...
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FEMA news

One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8

LANSING, Mich. – Survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Continues to Streamline Recovery in Puerto Rico, Enhances Resilient Outcomes and Equitable Solutions

The Puerto Rico Region 2 Interim Progress Report was published today and highlights recovery on the ground and FEMA’s ongoing efforts to ...
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FEMA news

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected ...
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FEMA news

To Qualify for Federal Assistance, You Must Apply with FEMA

Survivors in Cumberland, Hancock, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York counties who had loss or damage from the severe storms and ...
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NIEH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Preterm Birth

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Preterm Birth

Wildfires often spew plumes of toxic smoke throughout the western United States, eroding decades of improvements in air quality ...
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Microplastics, Algal Blooms, Seafood Safety Are Public Health Concerns Addressed by New Oceans and Human Health Centers

Microplastics, Algal Blooms, Seafood Safety Are Public Health Concerns Addressed by New Oceans and Human Health Centers

To address plastics and other problems that could affect human health, the NIH and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are jointly ...
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$3.8M Grant Will Fund Study of Firefighter Risks, Interventions in Wildland-Urban Blazes

$3.8M Grant Will Fund Study of Firefighter Risks, Interventions in Wildland-Urban Blazes

Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will work in close collaboration with fire departments ...
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Filters and Digital Health Program Reduced Participants' Arsenic Levels by Nearly Half in American Indian Households Relying on Well Water

Filters and Digital Health Program Reduced Participants’ Arsenic Levels by Nearly Half in American Indian Households Relying on Well Water

A community-led water-testing project made up of households that rely on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a ...
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Study: Trees, Bushes Near Highways Can Significantly Reduce Air Pollution Study: Trees, Bushes Near Highways Can Significantly Reduce Air Pollution

Study: Trees, Bushes Near Highways Can Significantly Reduce Air Pollution Study: Trees, Bushes Near Highways Can Significantly Reduce Air Pollution

A new Georgia State study finds trees significantly reduce the air pollution caused by motor vehicles, which has been linked to a ...
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Wildfires Linked to Surge in Mental Health-related Emergency Department Visits, Study Shows

Wildfires Linked to Surge in Mental Health-related Emergency Department Visits, Study Shows

An Emory University study showed an association between proximity to wildfires and increased anxiety-related emergency department visits ...
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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

National Institute of Standards and Technology News

5×5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit

5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

The 35th Quest for Excellence® Conference

April 7–10, 2024 Gaylord National Harbor | #BaldrigeQuest COME. LEARN. NETWORK. ENGAGE Join us at the Quest for Excellence 2024! The conference ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

NIST is Requesting Public Input on Published Strategic Plan for Smart Cities Program

The Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) is a U.S. smart cities and communities program led by the Smart Connected Systems Division of ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

NIST and NSF Award Nearly $7.1 Million to 15 Universities to Support Disaster Resilience

The grants will fund research that will improve the ability of buildings, infrastructure and communities to withstand severe natural hazards ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

In National Climate Assessment, NIST Offers New Insights on Community Resilience and Adaptation

NIST researchers contributed to chapters that explore how communities can adapt to climate change while promoting the fair treatment and meaningful involvement ...
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