Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV)

The Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes (CSAV) is located on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and operates out of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. CSAV is a training and outreach program established by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1989.

Mitigation Activities:

1. Conducts public symposiums at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to discuss impacts of natural hazards, mitigation measures, and policy/warning systems.
2. Plans symposia for teachers for credit.
3. Conducts presentations to 4th and 6th grade classes and community associations on earthquake preparedness.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to

• describe and understand the Earth;
• minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters;
• manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and
• enhance and protect our quality of life.

Mitigation Activities:

• Provide "real-time" stream data (stage and volume of water) from many locations around the country so that the National Weather Service and other governemtn agencies can issue flood warnings more responsibly. These real-time stations can be viewed at http://water.usgs.gov/realtime.html on the Internet.