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National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service: Hazards Support Activities describes NOAA/NESDIS programs relating to the observance and assessment of natural hazards such as severe weather, geophysical activity, and extreme biological events.

The publication briefly describes NESDIS role in detecting, monitoring, and responding to hazards events. It also addresses hazards mitigation and education, and managing large databases of hazards-related data.

You may download a PDF version of this publication (18 pages), or request a printed copy from:

NESDIS Headquarters
1335 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301.713.9220

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