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The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS)
Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural disaster facing the nation, and floodplain policy has particular relevance for infrastructure and the federal government’s exposure to flood losses and demand…
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Comparison of Earthquake Early Warning Systems And...
Every year in the United States, natural hazards threaten lives and livelihoods, resulting in thousands of casualties and billions of dollars in damage. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Natural Hazards…
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Calibrating Fiscal Rules: A Consideration of...
This technical note assesses how large shocks from natural disasters are a key source of vulnerabilities for public finances. It extends the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fiscal Affairs Department calibration…
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DHS Science and Technology Wildland Fire Sensors...
Wildland fires are a clear and present danger to the U.S. and the world. The Science and Technology department (S&T) is developing and testing a new form of wildfire sensor…
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The Fossil Fuels Behind Forest Fires
The communities, cultures, and ecosystems of the western United States and southwestern Canada evolved alongside wildfire for thousands of years. Over the last several decades, however, climate change has altered…
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National Significant Wildland Fire Potential...
The National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook is intended as a decision support tool for wildland fire managers, providing an assessment of current weather and fuel conditions and how these…
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Post-Wildfire Debris Flows: Federal Role in...
During and after a wildfire, various federal agencies coordinate with nonfederal agencies to assess the potential for debris flow hazards on the steep slopes of a burned landscape. The U.S.…
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