Documents/DOI/4: Serving Communities/2: Natural Hazard Understanding, Prediction, and Monitoring

2: Natural Hazard Understanding, Prediction, and Monitoring

Improve Understanding, Prediction, and Monitoring of Natural Hazards to Inform Decisions by Civil Authorities and the Public to Plan for, Manage, and Mitigate the Effects of Hazard Events on People and Property

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End Outcome Performance Measures: [17]Percent of communities/Tribes using DOI science on hazard mitigation, preparedness and avoidance for each hazard management activity [USGS] [FY2012: TBD Establish Baseline in FY2007] Intermediate Outcomes and Performance Measures: 1: Provide information to assist communities in managing risks from natural hazards[18]Number of areas for which detailed hazard assessments are completed [USGS] [FY2012: 63][19]Number of metropolitan regions where Shakemap is incorporated into emergency procedures [USGS] [FY2012: 5] [20]Percent of potentially hazardous volcanoes with published hazard assessments [USGS] [FY2012: 71%] 2: Ensure availability of tools and methodologies to support decision making [21]Percent of studies validated through peer review or other independent review, as appropriate [USGS] [FY2012: 100%][22]Percent satisfaction with scientific and technical products and assistance for natural hazard planning, mitigation, and emergency response [USGS] [FY2012: >80%]

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