Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center (HSOAC)

HSOAC
United States of America
Governments

Mission

The Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center provides specialized independent and objective subject matter expertise to DHS components, program managers and operating elements in addressing national homeland security issues by developing and delivering unique DHS capabilities. HSOAC offers analysis of early-stage activities, portfolio planning and analysis, policy development, acquisition planning and support for the transition of products into government operations or licensing for use by others.

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The role of nonprofit organizations in community recovery after nondeclared disasters
This publication analyzes the role of nonprofit organizations in disaster recovery efforts in the U.S. in scenarios lacking federal disaster declarations.
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A framework for evaluating electric power grid improvements in Puerto Rico
This report is based on analysis performed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory from March 2018 to July 2018 in support of Puerto Rico’s recovery plan.
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The education sector in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria: Predisaster conditions, hurricane damage, and themes for Recovery
This report details prestorm conditions, assesses the damage and recovery needs, and describes the courses of action represented in the recovery plan for the Education sector from the 2017 Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
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Recovery Planning for Natural Resources and Parks in Puerto Rico: Natural and Cultural Resources Sector Report, Volume I
This report presents a socioecological system framework for recovery planning, information on observed damage, and 25 courses of action for the recovery from the 2017 Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
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Cultural and historical resources recovery planning in Puerto Rico: Natural and cultural resources sector report, Volume II
This report provides an overview of Puerto Rico's cultural resources and their importance, the findings from numerous rapid assessments of storm damage, and details for the recovery actions in Puerto Rico's economic and disaster recovery plan.
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Beyond Recovery: Transforming Puerto Rico's Water Sector in the Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria
This report details a framework for a hurricane recovery made up of 30 courses of action consistent with the government of Puerto Rico's priorities. These courses of action address key opportunities for enhancing resilience in Puerto Rico's water sector.
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Modernizing Puerto Rico's Housing Sector Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria: Post-Storm Challenges and Potential Courses of Action
Through a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the housing damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes, the authors make informed recovery recommendations for policymakers so they can repair and rebuild safe and affordable housing in Puerto Rico.
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Public buildings in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria: Prestorm challenges, hurricane damage, and suggested courses of action for recovery
This report summarizes the information gathering and analysis that HSOAC conducted to support the public building part of the recovery plan from the 2017 Hurricane Maria.

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Voluntary Commitments

The organization has no registered commitments.

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Contact information

https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/hsoac