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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

Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the classroom

Preparing science educators to use and teach AI in the classroom

An interdisciplinary team of researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation has created a teacher-driven curriculum called Shark AI. This optional ...
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Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for fighting aggressive breast cancer

Lab-synthesized botanical compound shows promise for fighting aggressive breast cancer

Chemists funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have developed a new process to synthesize a plant-based compound that shows effectiveness against ...
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Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug delivery and disease treatment

Using machine learning to speed up discovery for drug delivery and disease treatment

A new computational tool developed with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation could greatly speed up determining the 3D structure of ...
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4 planets discovered around Barnard's star, one of the closest stars to Earth

4 planets discovered around Barnard’s star, one of the closest stars to Earth

Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have discovered four tiny exoplanets orbiting Barnard's star, a red dwarf at the center ...
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Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules could advance muscular dystrophy treatment

Leopard spots and protein nanoclusters: How pattern rules could advance muscular dystrophy treatment

Although a leopard cannot change its spots, new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation uses the principles that govern patterns ...
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Specialized sponge recycles minerals from stormwater for reuse in agriculture and other industries

Specialized sponge recycles minerals from stormwater for reuse in agriculture and other industries

Funded by multiple grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers created a functional sponge that can soak up certain pollutants from ...
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/ National Science Foundation

CDC

Center for Disease Control–Emergency Preparedness & Response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Statement from CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data

The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC announces Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak

CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak

CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths

CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths ...
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DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in the Region of the Indian Ocean

There are outbreaks of chikungunya in Réunion, Mayotte, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya. Country ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Global Polio

Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Yellow Fever in South America

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in parts of South America. Country List : Brazil, ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Oropouche in the Americas

Areas in several countries are reporting a low number of cases of Oropouche. Oropouche is spread primarily through the bites ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Global Dengue

Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2-5 years. Travelers to ...
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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, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, ...
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/ DoT, Public Health

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

South Texas Survivors Affected by the March 26-28 Severe Storms and Flooding Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for South Texas homeowners and renters in four counties who sustained damage from the severe ...
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FEMA news

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared ...
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FEMA news

1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and ...
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FEMA news

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Nelson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Nelson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss ...
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FEMA news

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky

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

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Floods Linked to Rise in U.S. Deaths from Several Major Causes

Floods Linked to Rise in U.S. Deaths from Several Major Causes

A multi-university study, led by the Mailman School of Public Health and published in Nature Medicine, reveals the potential deadly effect of ...
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"Forever Chemicals" in Wastewater Far More Widespread Than Previously Known, New Multi-university Study Reveals

“Forever Chemicals” in Wastewater Far More Widespread Than Previously Known, New Multi-university Study Reveals

The "forever chemicals" flowing from U.S. wastewater treatment plants are not only more abundant than previously thought, but also largely consist of ...
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Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Dementia Risk

Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Dementia Risk

In this study, partially supported by NIEHS, findings suggest that PM2.5 from wildfires is a greater risk factor for dementia than PM2.5 ...
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Study Finds Folic Acid May Protect Mothers and Children Against Liver Damage From Prenatal Chemical Exposure

Study Finds Folic Acid May Protect Mothers and Children Against Liver Damage From Prenatal Chemical Exposure

Prenatal exposure to certain environmental chemicals may pose significant risks to liver health for both mothers and their newborns. But the researchers ...
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Research Reveals How Fructose in Diet Enhances Tumor Growth

Research Reveals How Fructose in Diet Enhances Tumor Growth

Research shows that dietary fructose promotes tumor growth in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer and cervical cancer. The scientists discovered that ...
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Study: Even Low Levels of Arsenic in Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk

Study: Even Low Levels of Arsenic in Drinking Water Raise Kidney Cancer Risk

New research indicates that exposure to even low levels of arsenic through drinking water poses significant health risks, including an increased risk ...
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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

National Institute of Standards and Technology News

NIST Updates Critical Wildfire Evacuation and Sheltering Guidance

The ESCAPE report redefines how to save lives in the face of fast-moving wildfires ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

Congratulations to the 2024 Baldrige Award Recipients!

BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR, Md.—Dr. Eric K. Lin, Acting Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services at the National Institute of Standards and ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

5×5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit

REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and ...
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/ NIST Resilience