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Disaster Response Powered by Data
Guest post from Ron Langhelm of S&T Office of Mission and Capability Support shares how S&T and two state government partners tested the new Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS) during a live disaster simulation exercise.
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Feature Article: SARCOP: One Team. One Mission. One Map.
The Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) connects all levels of disaster response to increase speed, efficiency, and save lives.
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Feature Article: How S&T Supports the Next-Generation Emergency Operations Center
With the Community Lifeline Status System, emergency managers can now easily communicate with teams and maintain data-informed situational awareness through every stage of planning, response, and recovery.
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Science Advice and Guidance for Emergencies
SAGE is an Office of Enterprise Services, Administration and Support Division program in direct coordination with the Chief Scientist and supporting staff. It is a response program within S&T that utilizes subject matter experts (SMEs) in emergency management.
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Emergency Management
This is the primary landing page for activities S&T is conducting to support emergency management.
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Managing Emergency Response with Science and Technology
The following is a select sampling of activities showcasing S&T's work in support of emergency management.
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CISA's SAFECOM Unveils Updated List of Financial Assistance for Emergency Communications
March 2024 CP3 Prevention Connection Newsletter: In partnership with SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated the List of Federal Financial Assistance Programs Funding Emergency Communications.
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DHS Awarded Patent for Homeland Explosive Consequence Assessment Tool
DHS, through S&T, was awarded a U.S. patent for the HExCAT, protecting the Department’s invention and guaranteeing that the technology can help fulfill the DHS mission for years to come.
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RNRR Portfolio
NUSTL manages a portfolio of Radiological/Nuclear Response and Recovery (RNRR) Research & Development (R&D) projects dedicated to improving radiological response and recovery capabilities at the state, local, tribal, territorial (SLTT), and federal levels, and to advancing the understanding of impacts and risks of a radiological or nuclear incident within first responder agencies nationwide.