" In times of national emergency, science and engineering are more critical than ever. Our researchers help us not only to understand what has happened, but to better prepare for and respond to what might happenl."
-- Esin Gulari, NSF Acting Assistant Director for Engineering.

"This quick-response funding creates the opportunity for hazards researchers to contribute their skill and expertise to the understanding of what happened and thus contribute to better response and recovery in any future disaster."
-- Priscilla Nelson, NSF Division Director, Civil & Mechanical Systems.