Portals for pooling resources and expertise needed for efficient disaster response

  • Natural disasters can happen anywhere. Government agencies, researchers, and community members can join forces for efficient disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Learn more about DR2 program goals here.

  • Carrying out proper post disaster research studies are important for understanding the short and long term human and environmental health impacts. Learn more about the grand challenges of disaster research here

  • NIEHS has supported the response to many recent disasters including Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Learn more here.

Search our database to identify researchers with useful expertise for emergency response. Access agency resources for emergencies and disasters.
Discover opportunities for citizen science, and access information on environmental hazards. Learn about how disaster research can address the needs of your community.
Identify research opportunities, partnerships, and resources. Learn about ongoing challenges and technologies needed for disaster and emergency response.