Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Events like the gas explosion in Harlem or the collision in the Houston Ship Chanel serve as good reminders of the importance of infrastructure in the United States, and the fact that the American Society of Civil Engineers issues a report card on vital systems every four years. The report card provides a quick overview of infrastructure by category or state, and you can drill down to more detailed information. Equipped with information on everything from aviation to wastewater, you can keep an eye on whether or not America is making the grade (spoiler: it’s not).


Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network
Sometimes it helps to start small before you go big. That’s the concept behind the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network, which implements strategies for wildfire resilience in pilot communities and uses hub organizations to spread the word about how they worked. Whether you want to be a participant or just check out what they’ve learned, visit the website for more information, resources, and updates.


Text-to-911
With 911 call centers beginning to catch up with the texting revolution, the Federal Communication Commission has created a website to help share best practices and lessons learned. The site will answer frequently asked questions, allow text providers and call centers to share information, and offer a checklist for centers to consider when integrating texting into their operations.


Beyond the Basics: Best Practices in Local Mitigation Planning
If you’ve been procrastinating on putting together a hazard mitigation plan, there’s no time like the present—especially since this new website will walk you through it step by step. The site, which was created by the DHS Science and Technology Coastal Hazard Center of Excellence and the of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also contains a self-assessment tool, sample community plans and place to share experiences and lessons learned.


National Tsunami Preparedness Week
Just to be clear, National Tsunami Preparedness Week was last week, but this list of resources is just too useful to parade out for a mere seven days. Check out what the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation has put together on topics such as the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami, the SAFRR tsunami scenario, tsunami resources by state, and a wealth of other great information on tsunami awareness.