Hurricane Preparedness
Learn about hurricanes and explore our roles and responsibilities related to hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery.
The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic, federal government-wide investment that furthers NOAA’s efforts to build a Climate-Ready Nation. As part of this investment, NOAA will work with a variety of partners in coastal and Great Lakes communities to develop and support durable, local capacity to adapt to climate change impacts, while growing economies, protecting fisheries, addressing environmental justice, and developing a climate-ready workforce.
On Tuesday, March 26, the cargo ship Dali allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the bridge’s collapse and tragic loss of life. While a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster has not been declared, all four of National Ocean Service’s Mission Essential Function offices have provided rapid, critical support to response and recovery efforts.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformational opportunity to make an impact against the climate crisis across the country through multiple funding opportunities. As part of this law, $1.467 billion is being invested to help coastal communities build the future they want to see. Investing in high-impact natural infrastructure projects that build coastal resilience, create jobs, store carbon, and restore habitat.
In this video message, NOS Deputy Assistant Administrator for Navigation, Observations, and Positioning, Rachael Dempsey honors the NOS workforce during Public Service Recognition Week.
What's it like to work at NOAA? Our profiles of National Ocean Service employees showcase a variety of specialties — from marine biologists to chemists to geodesists. Each person in our 2024 batch of profiles shares their career paths, what they enjoy about working at NOAA, and advice for those starting out in ocean science careers. While you're visiting, don't miss our links to NOAA career resources, as well as our employee profiles from previous years.
Alaska has the longest coastline of any state in the nation. The state is also tectonically active and known for its challenging weather and ocean conditions. Many federal agencies are involved with the modernization of critical geospatial data and mapping products for Alaska, with NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) playing a leading role.
The Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science achieved a groundbreaking eelgrass habitat restoration in Burtons Bay, on Virginia's Eastern Shore. The success of the venture is thanks to a grant of over $2,200,000, provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Awards.
The National Ocean Service is stepping into a larger role relative to filling our nation’s needs for data, products, and services that protect our ecosystems and enhance climate and economic resilience. Get an overview of our four overarching goals in our strategic plan: increase U.S. coastal resilience, make equity central to our mission, accelerate growth of the Ocean Enterprise and the Blue Economy, and conserve, restore, and connect healthy coastal and marine ecosystems.
In 2023, NOS's Office of Response and Restoration provided scientific support to the Coast Guard and other federal responders for a wide range of scenarios — remotely when possible, and on-scene when needed. See how this support helped to protect our coastal communities following natural disasters and other incidents that result in marine pollution.