Hurricanes & Floods
Landslides & Earthquakes
Droughts & Fire
USGS Continuity of Operations Planning
Emergency Management
We oversee USGS's emergency management activities. These include providing executive direction, oversight, and support to USGS managers in responding to major hazard events and ensuring that the USGS is able to fulfill our mission under all circumstances. We also provide support to certain National Response Framework emergency support functions.
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite communication and leadership
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite communication and leadership
How scientists can distill complex, technical information for decision makers.
USGS Earthquake Event Page
USGS Earthquake Event Page
This video provides an overview of the Earthquake Event Page and other USGS scientific products available after an earthquake occurs.
Hurricane Support
Hurricane Support
See the USGS response to current and previous storms, listed by year and storm name.