The program responds to volcanic eruptions internationally, collecting data and providing assistance to affected communities.

Two dozen Volcano Disaster Assistance Program scientists and engineers based at Vancouver’s U.S. Geological Survey office don’t know what will become of their jobs or their mission to respond to volca ...

A joint effort started in 1986 by the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Volcano ...

The Philippines with its more than 7,000 islands is located within a tectonically active area prone to natural catastrophes ranging from earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe storms to floods.

Source: DOLE President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been successfully providing emergency employment for workers who are ...

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is determining programs that were affected by the pause in foreign assistance of the United ...

States and cities that need FEMA’s help in responding to nature-related crisis situations could face a different kind of crisis if President Trump abolishes the agency.