Current Natural Hazards
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The Natural Hazards Support System (NHSS) is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of current natural hazards events for the public as well as USGS Federal, State and local partners. 
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The current threat level provides heightened advisories for the aviation sector: Code orange or HIGH for all commercial aviation operating in, or destined for the United States. For more information about the current threat level, Homeland Security Advisory System, and the aviation sector advisory
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DOI Employee Emergency Information |
 DC Area Operating Status
Employee Preparedness Information
Reporting During Catastrophic Emergencies
HR Flexibilities to Assist Employees During Emergency Situations
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DOI Information on Avian Flu and Pandemic
Influenza Preparedness
Visit the Ready.gov website for emergency preparedness information, including special guidance for older Americans, people with disabilities, pet owners, and kids.
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| Flood Safety Awareness |
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Flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year. Every year, the National Weather Service highlights some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property.
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DOI Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita |
The Department of the Interior deployed more than 6,100 personnel in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, with a peak deployment of 2,304 personnel at the height of operations.
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| Emergency Management Links: |
DOI Emergency Management
Emergency Management Council
Regional Emergency Coordinating Councils
Disaster Help
FEMA
Department of Homeland Security
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DOI Emergency Policy |
| Department-wide policy relating to emergency management is found in the Department's Manual Part 900: |
Chapter 1-Policy, Functions & Responsibilities
Chapter 2-Continuity of Operations Program
Chapter 3-National Security Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 4-Coordination of Emergency Incidents
Chapter 5-National Response Plan Coordination
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 Bureau of Reclamation
Reclamation's emergency management activities help to guide Reclamations response to incidents of national significance.
 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
During incidents of National Significance, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) provides representation to certain
 Minerals Management Service
The mission of MMS is to manage the mineral resources on the Nation's OCS in an environmentally sound and safe manner, and collect, verify, and distribute, in a timely fashion, mineral revenues generated from Federal (onshore and offshore) and most Indian lands.
 National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) promotes and regulates the use of national parks, monuments and reservations. The primary goals of the NPS are to safeguard human life, safeguard the resources from permanent or lasting damage and to safeguard public and personal property.
 Office of Surface Mining
The Office of Surface Mining works to protect the environment and coalfield communities during coal mining and makes sure coal operators reclaim mined lands to meet national standards.
 U.S. Geological Survey
The USGS provides scientific information
to minimize loss of life and property from
natural disasters, and manage water, biological,
energy and mineral resources.
 Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA is organized as follows:
- 10,000 Federal employees with 200 in the DC metro area
- BIA Headquarters offices are located in Washington DC
 Bureau of Land Management
BLM's primary emergency missions:
Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance
OEPC provides national and regional leadership and direction in the coordination and development of environmental policy and program evaluation.
Office of Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Management
OLESEM is responsible for overall coordination of the Department's emergency management responsibilities and NRP support.
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