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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 $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology

NSF invests $30M in EPSCoR jurisdictions for research and workforce development in energy, semiconductors, nanotechnology and biotechnology

The U.S. National Science Foundation is investing approximately $30 million in institutions across Montana, Idaho and Louisiana to establish NSF EPSCoR Centers ...
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NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort

NSF and UKRI launch $10M quantum chemistry collaborative research effort

The U.S. National Science Foundation and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) are investing in eight joint research projects that could open ...
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NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition

NSF selects 15 finalists to advance to the next round of its second Regional Innovation Engines competition

The U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program announced 15 finalists advancing to the next stage of the program's ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria

A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, Tips From Former Smokers® participant

Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation

Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella ...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News

Nearly 100 people sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs

95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella ...
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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 Cuba

There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Cuba. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya ...
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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 – Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an Ebola outbreak in the Bulape and Mweka Health Zones of ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Yellow Fever in Colombia

An increased number of cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia ...
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Department of Transportation

Level 2 – Chikungunya in the Region of the Indian Ocean

There are outbreaks of chikungunya in Kenya, Madagascar, Somalia, and Sri Lanka. Mosquitoes spread the virus that causes chikungunya. Country ...
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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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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA news

Public Comment Period Closing on Potential Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. – The public comment period on potential changes to the NFIP in the Oregon plan area will close on October ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Supporting Southeastern States Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

WASHINGTON, D.C -- As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, ...
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FEMA news

Recovery Continues After Historic 2024 Hurricane Season

WASHINGTON -- President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem continue delivering on their promise to provide disaster relief to Americans ...
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FEMA news

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Lower Sugarloaf Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Lower ...
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FEMA news

Deadline Approaches for Disaster Assistance but Federal Help Still Available

AUSTIN, Texas – The federal disaster application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, for homeowners, renters and businesses with property damage and losses ...
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FEMA news

Additional $37.1 Million Approved to Support Florida’s Recovery

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving more than $37.1 million in federal disaster recovery funds ...
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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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