Hurricanes & Floods
Landslides & Earthquakes
Droughts & Fire
USGS Continuity of Operations Planning
Emergency Management
We oversee USGS's emergency management activities. These include providing executive direction, oversight, and support to USGS managers in responding to major hazard events and ensuring that the USGS is able to fulfill our mission under all circumstances. We also provide support to certain National Response Framework emergency support functions.
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite communication and leadership
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite communication and leadership
How scientists can distill complex, technical information for decision makers.
USGS Earthquake Event Page
USGS Earthquake Event Page
This video provides an overview of the Earthquake Event Page and other USGS scientific products available after an earthquake occurs.
Hurricane Support
Hurricane Support
See the USGS response to current and previous storms, listed by year and storm name.
News
Publications
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Often referred to as “mudflows,” debris flows are a type of landslide made up of a rapidly moving mixture of dirt, rocks, trees, and water (and sometimes ash) that start on a hillside and travel downvalley. They can easily overflow channels and severely damage houses, vehicles, or other structures. Areas burned by wildfires are especially susceptible to these hazards, which can be...
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and...
Science
Providing Unbiased Actionable Science & Information to Meet National Resource Management Needs of the U.S.
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is uniquely positioned to provide sound information, specialized expertise, and innovative tools to support the management and sustained use of natural resources on public and Tribal lands in the Southwest U.S.
Earthquakes Hazards
View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
Landslides Information
View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.