New nationwide strategy brings scientists, communities together to help reduce landslide risks

The USGS “National Strategy for Landslide Loss Reduction” fulfills a core requirement of the National Landslide Preparedness Act (43 U.S.C. 3102), which was enacted by Congress in January 2021. Developed by a federal interagency coordinating committee, the new strategy will guide the way the people study, coordinate responses to, and prepare for landslide hazards across the country.

“We may not be able to stop landslides from happening, but we can help reduce their impact,” said Jonathan Godt, program coordinator for the USGS Landslide Hazards Program. “By bringing everyone together from state, local and Tribal governments; colleges and universities; and private, community-based and non-profit organizations, we can lower the risk landslides pose to people and property.”

There are four key goals to this comprehensive strategy:

Additional aspects of the strategy include the development of a publicly accessible national landslide database, support for existing early warning systems and streamlined capabilities for rapid emergency response.

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