Disaster Response and Resilience

Our technical assistance and evaluation experts have: 

• Conducted rapid communications campaigns across large populations;
• Estimated the impact of storms on natural resources, human or natural infrastructure, and local economies;
• Monitored the environmental impact of chemical and biological contaminants;
• Worked to prevent and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria and Zika;
• Studied the effectiveness of programs to improve health care efficiency and quality; and
• Evaluated the effectiveness of federal block grant funding to support housing recovery in Louisiana and Mississippi following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Speed counts when anticipating or responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Abt offers comprehensive, nimble, and rapid support to federal agencies, regional organizations, states and other clients. We use a holistic approach to respond to and effectively manage health, social and environmental outcomes.
 
DOMAIN EXPERTISE

• Environment
• Health
• Housing & Communities
• Technology
• Transportation
• Vulnerable Populations
• Workforce/Economic Impact

CAPABILITIES

• Communications
• Emergency and post-emergency monitoring and surveillance
• Hazard/risk assessment and mitigation
• Recovery planning, management, and evaluation
• Satellite, aerial, and drone-based remote mapping support
• Survey research and data management
• Technical assistance and implementation