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2026–2031 U.S. Geological Survey Strategy for a Hazard Ready Nation—Actionable Science for Risk Reduction

Circular 1568
Natural Hazards Mission Area
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1568

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Executive Summary 

The USGS Strategy for a Hazard Ready Nation provides an approach that U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) researchers and staff can use to deliver actionable, user-focused science that supports risk-informed decision making aimed at reducing risk and losses across the Nation. The Strategy builds upon successful efforts within the USGS and seeks to promote and prioritize similar work in the future under an organized framework.

Rooted in four priorities—(1) center end-user needs, (2) enhance research relevance, (3) support product and service development and implementation, and (4) improve communication—the USGS Strategy for a Hazard Ready Nation is designed to focus and guide, not prescribe, activities. Strategic actions are proposed to achieve these four priorities in a timely fashion. The USGS plans to continually build upon the Strategy for a Hazard Ready Nation to deliver actionable information for risk-informed decision making.

Suggested Citation

Pennaz, A.B., Friedman, J.R., Wood, N.J., and Meszaros, J.R., 2026, 2026–2031 U.S. Geological Survey strategy for a hazard ready Nation—Actionable science for risk reduction: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1568, 7 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1568.

ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)

Table of Contents

  • Executive Summary
  • Vision
  • Mission
  • Purpose
  • Background
  • Collaboration for a Hazard Ready Nation
  • Hazard Ready Nation Priorities
  • Hazard Ready Nation in Action
  • A Path Forward and Additional Information
  • Reference Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title 2026–2031 U.S. Geological Survey strategy for a hazard ready Nation—Actionable science for risk reduction
Series title Circular
Series number 1568
DOI 10.3133/cir1568
Publication Date July 09, 2026
Year Published 2026
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Office of the AD Hazards
Description Report: iv, 7 p.
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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