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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
How scientists can distill complex, technical information for decision makers.
Watch the video
USGS Earthquake Event Page
This video provides an overview of the Earthquake Event Page and other USGS scientific products available after an earthquake occurs.
Watch the video
Hurricane Support
See the USGS response to current and previous storms, listed by year and storm name.
Learn More
Recently completed geophysical survey will help protect critical infrastructure from geomagnetic storms and space weather
August 8, 2024
Recently completed geophysical survey will help protect critical infrastructure from geomagnetic storms and space weather
Preparing for volcano hazards: Where is the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill held?
April 25, 2024
Preparing for volcano hazards: Where is the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill held?
September is National Preparedness Month
September 1, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month
View All
October 17, 2022
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Often referred to as “mudflows,” debris flows are a type of landslide made up of a rapidly moving mixture of dirt, rocks, trees, and water (and sometimes ash) that start on a hillside and travel downvalley. They can easily overflow channels and severely damage houses, vehicles, or other structures. Areas burned by wildfires are especially susceptible to these hazards, which can be...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk, Jason W. Kean
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Water Resources Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
,
Landslide Hazards Program
,
Geologic Hazards Science Center
,
New Mexico Water Science Center
September 9, 2022
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk
By
Water Resources Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
,
New Mexico Water Science Center
August 1, 2025
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is uniquely positioned in the Colorado River Basin to provide sound information, specialized expertise, and innovative tools to support the management and sustained use of natural resources on public and Tribal lands in the Southwest U.S.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program
,
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program
,
Emergency Management
,
Energy Resources Program
,
Land Management Research Program
,
Southwest Biological Science Center
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
August 1, 2025
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is uniquely positioned in the Colorado River Basin to provide sound information, specialized expertise, and innovative tools to support the management and sustained use of natural resources on public and Tribal lands in the Southwest U.S.
Learn More
March 6, 2016
Earthquakes Hazards
View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
Earthquakes Hazards
March 6, 2016
Earthquakes Hazards
View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
Learn More
March 6, 2016
Landslides Information
View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
Landslides Information
March 6, 2016
Landslides Information
View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
Learn More
View All
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Emergency Management Resources
Learn More
Hurricanes & Floods
Landslides & Earthquakes
Droughts & Fire
USGS Continuity of Operations Planning
Emergency Management
Home
Multimedia
Documents
News
Connect
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
How scientists can distill complex, technical information for decision makers.
Watch the video
USGS Earthquake Event Page
This video provides an overview of the Earthquake Event Page and other USGS scientific products available after an earthquake occurs.
Watch the video
Hurricane Support
See the USGS response to current and previous storms, listed by year and storm name.
Learn More
Recently completed geophysical survey will help protect critical infrastructure from geomagnetic storms and space weather
August 8, 2024
Recently completed geophysical survey will help protect critical infrastructure from geomagnetic storms and space weather
Preparing for volcano hazards: Where is the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill held?
April 25, 2024
Preparing for volcano hazards: Where is the world’s largest lahar evacuation drill held?
September is National Preparedness Month
September 1, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month
View All
October 17, 2022
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Often referred to as “mudflows,” debris flows are a type of landslide made up of a rapidly moving mixture of dirt, rocks, trees, and water (and sometimes ash) that start on a hillside and travel downvalley. They can easily overflow channels and severely damage houses, vehicles, or other structures. Areas burned by wildfires are especially susceptible to these hazards, which can be...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk, Jason W. Kean
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Water Resources Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
,
Landslide Hazards Program
,
Geologic Hazards Science Center
,
New Mexico Water Science Center
September 9, 2022
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk
By
Water Resources Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
,
New Mexico Water Science Center
August 1, 2025
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is uniquely positioned in the Colorado River Basin to provide sound information, specialized expertise, and innovative tools to support the management and sustained use of natural resources on public and Tribal lands in the Southwest U.S.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program
,
Ecosystems Land Change Science Program
,
Emergency Management
,
Energy Resources Program
,
Land Management Research Program
,
Southwest Biological Science Center
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
August 1, 2025
SBSC: Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Support Natural Resource Management Needs of the U.S. & Department of the Interior Priorities
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is uniquely positioned in the Colorado River Basin to provide sound information, specialized expertise, and innovative tools to support the management and sustained use of natural resources on public and Tribal lands in the Southwest U.S.
Learn More
March 6, 2016
Earthquakes Hazards
View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
Earthquakes Hazards
March 6, 2016
Earthquakes Hazards
View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
Learn More
March 6, 2016
Landslides Information
View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area
,
Emergency Management
Landslides Information
March 6, 2016
Landslides Information
View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
Learn More
View All
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