Research

Where do you find the information that you need?

Search engines are a good place to start. By indexing the Internet, these search engines can quickly look for words or phases that match your request. But they are not perfect. As not all sites have been indexed and many become quickly outdated, you must be realistic about the quality of information online.

The US Census Bureau @ http://www.census.gov/ has several tools for research on their Data Access Tools page

• TIGER Mapping Service - The "Coast to Coast" Digital Map Database. @ http://tiger.census.gov/

• State Data Maps @ http://quickfacts.census.gov/

The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) @ http://www.nemaweb.org/ has a database of State Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs.