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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 announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI

NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million investment to support five National ...
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Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF Director, on the White House AI Action Plan

Statement from NSF Chief of Staff Brian Stone, performing the duties of the NSF Director, on the White House AI Action Plan

The White House's AI Action Plan sends a clear message: the United States is all-in on winning the future of artificial intelligence ...
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NSF Graduate Research Fellow helps turn 'forever chemicals' into valuable resource

NSF Graduate Research Fellow helps turn ‘forever chemicals’ into valuable resource

"Forever chemicals" are everywhere — from Teflon pans and dental floss to raincoats and microwave popcorn bags. Known as PFAS, these chemicals ...
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Podcast: Unlocking the fourth state of matter [plasma]

Podcast: Unlocking the fourth state of matter [plasma]

The fourth state of matter, plasma, is involved in several aspects of how modern microelectronic components are manufactured. Jeremiah Williams, a professor ...
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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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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 – Diphtheria in Guinea

There are confirmed and suspect cases of diphtheria in the Kankan region of Guinea. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Clade II Mpox in Liberia and Sierra Leone

There are outbreaks of clade II mpox in Liberia and Sierra Leone, where mpox is endemic. Country List : Sierra ...
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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 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 – 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 2 – Chikungunya in Bolivia

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in the department of Santa Cruz in Bolivia ...
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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters

FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way WASHINGTON -- Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in ...
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FEMA news

What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance

SANTA FE, New Mexico – If you live in Lincoln County and were affected by the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began ...
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FEMA news

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live or if continued temporary housing is still needed because of recent ...
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FEMA news

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing in Dyer, McNairy and Montgomery Counties

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Dyer, McNairy and Montgomery counties are closing permanently Friday, Aug. 1. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Federal Benefits Tennesseans May Receive

FEMA disaster assistance does not affect other federal benefits that Tennesseans may receive. Survivors who had uninsured damage to homes or property ...
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FEMA news

Douglas 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 ...
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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

2025 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Grant Symposium

In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, will host the annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience ...
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National Institute of Standards and Technology News

2025 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium

In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, will host the annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience ...
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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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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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