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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

New axolotl study gives researchers a leg up in work towards limb regeneration

New axolotl study gives researchers a leg up in work towards limb regeneration

Researchers supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation have discovered that it is not how much of a key molecule that allows ...
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NSF releases USAP SAHCS findings report

NSF releases USAP SAHCS findings report

The U.S. National Science Foundation released the first Sexual Assault and Harassment Climate Survey (SAHCS) findings report for the United States Antarctic ...
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by NSF-funded Gemini North telescope

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS observed by NSF-funded Gemini North telescope

Using the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have captured an image of comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object that was first detected ...
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/ National Science Foundation
New AI model could revolutionize U.S manufacturing

New AI model could revolutionize U.S manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has transformed fields like medicine and finance, but it hasn't gained much traction in manufacturing. Factories present a different challenge ...
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/ National Science Foundation
Voltage Park joins NSF-led National AI Research Resource pilot to expand access to advanced computing

Voltage Park joins NSF-led National AI Research Resource pilot to expand access to advanced computing

The U.S. National Science Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Voltage Park in support of the National Artificial Intelligence ...
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Podcast: The unnatural nature of metamaterials

Podcast: The unnatural nature of metamaterials

Metamaterials are a special class of engineered materials, designed to have properties not found in nature. Glaucio Paulino, a professor at Princeton ...
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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 frozen sprouted beans

11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025 ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25-26

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025 ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals

17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream

Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
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DHS

Department of Homeland Security

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CDC Travel

US Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Clade II Mpox in Sierra Leone

There is an outbreak of clade II mpox in Sierra Leone, where mpox is endemic ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in Bolivia

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in the department of Santa Cruz in Bolivia ...
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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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/ DoT, Public Health
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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/ DoT, Public Health
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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/ DoT, Public Health
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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/ DoT, Public Health

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

St. Louis County Disaster Recovery Centers to Close July 24

ST. LOUIS – The two Disaster Recovery Centers in St. Louis County are scheduled to close permanently on Thursday, July 24 at 7 ...
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FEMA news

San Saba County Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 19

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Saturday, July 19, in San Saba County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had ...
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FEMA news

One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee April Severe Storms

Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have one month left to ...
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FEMA news

Disaster Recovery Center Opens July 18 in Georgetown

AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, July 18, in Williamson County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage ...
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FEMA news

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Seneca County, New York

Seneca County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Seneca County, New York. Community partners ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah’s Monroe Fire

DENVER – This afternoon FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Monroe Fire burning in ...
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NIEH

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women May Be Influenced by Hormone Therapy

Breast Cancer Risk in Younger Women May Be Influenced by Hormone Therapy

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk ...
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NIST

National Institute of Standards & Technology–Resilience

National Institute of Standards and Technology News

Bioinspired Materials Can Take a Punch

Scientists develop new impact-resistant material based on the exoskeleton of the mantis shrimp ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee

The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee advises NIST on carrying out investigations of building failures conducted under the authorities of ...
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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
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

NIST Researcher Leads Workshop on Whole Community Preparedness at Smart Cities Conference

On 16 April 2025, NIST researcher Michael Dunaway and colleagues organized and led a workshop on “Whole Community Preparedness for Smart, Connected ...
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