USGS Fact Sheet 2013–3089: Hurricane Sandy Science Plan

Hurricane Sandy Science Plan—New York

By Clarice N. Ransom

Abstract

Hurricane Sandy is a stark reminder of why the Nation must become more resilient to coastal hazards. More than one-half of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of a coast, and this number is increasing.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is one of the largest providers of geologic and hydrologic information in the world. Federal, State, and local partners depend on the USGS science to know how to prepare for hurricane hazards and reduce losses from future hurricanes. The USGS works closely with other bureaus within the Department of the Interior, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and many State and local agencies to identify their information needs before, during, and after hurricanes.

First posted October 24, 2013

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For additional information contact:
Natural Hazards Mission Area
U.S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20192
http://www.usgs.gov/sandy/

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Suggested citation:

Ransom, C.N., 2013, Hurricane Sandy science plan—New York: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2013–3089, 2 p., https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2013/3089/.