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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

NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows

NSF invests $6.2 million in EPSCoR Research Fellows

The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing $6.2 million in 24 exceptional researchers who have been selected as NSF Established Program to ...
/ National Science Foundation
NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase

NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory speeds into the design phase

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NSF NQVL) is coming into sharper focus with the selection of the first ...
/ National Science Foundation
NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resources Operations Center

NSF announces funding to establish the National AI Research Resources Operations Center

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a new solicitation to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Operations Center (NAIRR-OC). This ...
/ National Science Foundation
NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources

NSF expanding national AI infrastructure with new data systems and resources

The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced two major advancements in America's AI infrastructure: the launch of the Integrated Data Systems and ...
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NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future

NSF announces new funding opportunities to advance AI education and build the STEM workforce of the future

The U.S. National Science Foundation has announced two new Dear Colleague Letters (DCL) and one program solicitation that implement key elements of ...
/ National Science Foundation
NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation

NSF and NVIDIA partnership enables Ai2 to develop fully open AI models to fuel U.S. scientific innovation

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a partnership with NVIDIA to develop a set of artificial intelligence models that will transform the ...
/ National Science Foundation

CDC

Center for Disease Control–Emergency Preparedness & Response

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods

CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods ...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024 ...

DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Marburg in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is experiencing its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease (Marburg) in the South Ethiopia Regional State (formerly SNNPR) ...
/ DoT, Public Health
Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania and Senegal

There are outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Mauritania and Senegal. Country List : Mauritania, Senegal ...
/ DoT, Public Health
Department of Transportation

Level 1 – Rift Valley Fever in Senegal

There is an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in northern Senegal ...
/ DoT, Public Health
Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in Cuba

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya ...
/ DoT, Public Health
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 ...
/ DoT, Public Health
Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Yellow Fever in Colombia

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia ...
/ DoT, Public Health

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

Pike County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners ...
/ FEMA News
FEMA news

Antrim County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in ...
/ FEMA News
FEMA news

Deadline is Dec. 22 to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is December 22 for Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, ...
/ FEMA News
FEMA news

State, FEMA Extend Application Deadline to Feb. 20 for Individual Assistance Programs

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The State of Alaska and FEMA have extended the application deadlines for Individual Assistance to February 20, 2026 for ...
/ FEMA News
FEMA news

Over $3 Million Approved to Support Shelter Efforts for Alaskans Impacted by October’s West Coast Storms

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Under the direction of United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA has obligated over $3 million in emergency housing ...
/ FEMA News
FEMA news

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for State of Washington

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Washington to supplement response efforts due to emergency ...
/ FEMA News

NIEH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

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