Natural Disasters and Hazards: CRS Experts

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Natural Disasters and Hazards: CRS Experts

~~August 29, 2017~~Updated September 12, 2018 (R43519)

The following table provides ~~access to~~the names and contact information for CRS experts on policy and legal issues relating to natural disasters and hazards in the United States. Policy areas identified include federal authorities related to natural disasters, specific consequences, federal disaster assistance, funding and financing, preparedness, and science.

Eva LipiecAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy

Environmental Review/NEPA

Fuel Supply Interruptions

John Frittelli ~~scrubbed]~~
Specialist in Transportation Policy

Science of Natural Hazards

[email address scrubbed] Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy

Legislative Issues	Name/Title	Phone	Email
Federal Authorities Related to Natural Disasters
Stafford Act Declarations	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Bruce R. LindsayAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)	David M. Bearden Specialist in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)	David M. Bearden Specialist in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Federal Crop Insurance Act	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Specialist~~Isabel Rosa Analyst in Agricultural Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Linda LutherAnalyst in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
National Flood Insurance Act	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Oil Pollution Act of 1990	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jonathan L. RamseurSpecialist in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Posse Comitatus Act	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jennifer K. ElseaLegislative Attorney	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Public Health Service Act, other public health authorities	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Sarah A. ListerSpecialist in Public Health and Epidemiology	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Specific Consequences of Natural Hazards and Disasters
Debris Removal and Disposal	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Analyst in Environmental~~Linda LutherAnalyst in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]	Debris removal—marine	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Federal Disaster Response	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Bruce R. LindsayAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Public Facility Restoration	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Public Health	Sarah Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Temporary Housing and Rental Assistance	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Shawn ReeseAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Communications
First Responder	~~Lennard Kruger~~ ~~Specialist in Science and Technology~~Jill C. GallagherAnalyst in Telecommunications Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Social Media	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Bruce R. LindsayAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Warning Systems	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Environmental Consequences
Agriculture	~~[author name scrubbed]~~Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Drinking Water Quality	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Mary TiemannSpecialist in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Ecosystems	Pervaze A. Sheikh Specialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Eva LipiecAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Linda LutherAnalyst in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Fisheries	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Harold F. UptonAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Wildlife	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ R. Eliot CraftonAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Infrastructure
Electric Power	Richard Campbell Specialist in Energy Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Corrie A. ClarkAnalyst in Energy Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]	Paul Parfomak Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
~~Ports and Railroads~~ Robert PirogSpecialist in Energy Economics [phone number scrubbed]	[~~author name~~email address scrubbed]	Ports and Railroads	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Earthquakes and Transportation Infrastructure	William Mallett Specialist in Transportation Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Highways and Transit	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Robert S. KirkSpecialist in Transportation Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Flood Control Systems
Flood Control, Dams and Levees—Legal Issues	Cynthia Brown Legislative Attorney	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Floodplain Mapping	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Levee Certification	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Levees, Dams, and Shore Protection	Nicole T. Carter Specialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Federal Disaster Assistance
Stafford Act Assistance
Community Disaster Loan Program (CDL)	Jared Brown Analyst in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Crisis Counseling	Sarah Lister Specialist in Public Health and Epidemiology	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Julie M. WhittakerSpecialist in Income Security	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emergency Response	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ David M. BeardenSpecialist in Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)	Jared T. Brown Analyst in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management [phone number scrubbed] [email address scrubbed] Individual and Household Program (IHP)—Housing/Other Needs Assistance	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Shawn ReeseAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Public Assistance (PA)	Jared T. Brown Analyst in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Non-Stafford Act Assistance
U.S. Department of Agriculture Land Rehabilitation	~~[author name scrubbed]~~Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Bureau of Reclamation Assistance	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Charles V. SternSpecialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Eugene BoydAnalyst in Federalism and Economic Development Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management [phone number scrubbed] [email address scrubbed] Department of Defense and National Guard Support	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Lawrence KappSpecialist in Military Manpower Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Federal Highway and Transit	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Robert S. KirkSpecialist in Transportation Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
International Response to Domestic U.S. Disasters	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Rhoda MargessonSpecialist in International Humanitarian Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Liability for Damages	Cynthia Brown Legislative Attorney	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
National Marine Fisheries Service	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Harold F. UptonAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development	~~[author name scrubbed]~~Tadlock Cowan Analyst in Natural Resources and Rural Development	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Small Business Administration (SBA)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Bruce R. LindsayAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Nicole T. CarterSpecialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Conservation Programs	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Megan StubbsSpecialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
U.S. Department of Agriculture Disaster Assistance	~~[author name scrubbed]~~Megan Stubbs Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Funding and Financing
Disaster Relief Fund (DRF)	William L. Painter Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Analyst in Emergency Management Policy~~ National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Analyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Crop Insurance	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security~~Isabel Rosa Analyst in Agricultural Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
~~Crop Insurance~~ Tax Relief	~~[author name scrubbed]~~Molly F. Sherlock Specialist in ~~Agricultural Policy~~ Public Finance	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
~~Tax Relief~~	~~Erika Lunder~~ Edward C. Liu Legislative Attorney	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Catastrophic Risk Financing	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Preparedness
National Strategies and Policies	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Bruce R. LindsayAnalyst in Emergency Management Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Preparedness Grant Programs	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Shawn ReeseAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Jared T. BrownAnalyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Diane P. HornAnalyst in Flood Insurance and Emergency Management				[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Climate Variability	Jane Leggett Specialist in Energy and Environmental Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Drought	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Earthquakes	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Flooding and Erosion	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Nicole T. CarterSpecialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Hurricane	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ ~~Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources~~	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Satellite Technology and Observations	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Eva LipiecAnalyst in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]	Hurricane	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]	Satellite Technology and Observations	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Tornadoes	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Peter FolgerSpecialist in Energy and Natural Resources	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]
Wildfires	~~[author name scrubbed]~~ Katie HooverSpecialist in Natural Resources Policy	[phone number scrubbed]	[email address scrubbed]

Author Contact Information

~~[author name scrubbed], Acting~~Kevin A. Borden, Section Research Manager ([email address scrubbed], [phone number scrubbed])