Increasing National Resilience to Hazards and Disasters

An ad hoc committee will conduct a study and prepare a report that integrates the natural, physical, technical, and social sciences knowledge bases to increase resilience to extreme events and hazards in the United States.

A message from U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu

Media coverage:

"Quakes, floods and hurricanes focus of key panel"

"Panel seeks ways to better cope with disasters"

"Panel eyes ways to better response to catastrophes"

"Waveland's Katrina experience part of Congressional report"

For further information:
Study in Progress: Increasing National Resilience to Hazards and Disasters