Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn Science Advisor for Hazards U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey.

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Natural Disaster Reduction and Risk Assessment – Role of USGS Tim Cohn Science Advisor for Hazards U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey

The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to: Describe and understand the Earth Manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources Enhance and protect our quality of life Minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters. --USGS Strategic Plan

Natural hazards for which USGS has mandated responsibility: Earthquakes Volcanoes Landslides Geomagnetic storms Wildlife disease Floods Droughts Coastal erosion Tsunamis Wildland fire

USGS Hazards Activities Develop basic scientific understanding of natural processes Monitor the Earth to provide:  Hazards maps  Real-time warnings  Long-term records

ANSS -- Seismic Monitoring

NSIP -- Base Federal Streamgaging Network Active USGS SiteInactive USGS SiteOther Agency SiteNew/Proposed Site

Volcano Monitoring

Summary USGS works with its partners to provide the scientific information needed for effective mitigation and response to natural hazards