Source(s):
– United States Department of State – Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU)
HIU
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Humanitarian Information Unit
Department of State
301 4th Street, SW, Suite 602
Washington, DC 20547
Telephone: (202) 203-7783
Fax: (202) 203-7790
E-mail: HIU_INFO@state.gov
The Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is located at in the State Department Annex (SA-44) on the west side of 4th Street between C and D Streets. It can be reached from either the L’Enfant Plaza or Federal Center SW Metro Stations, although the latter is closer to the HIU.
HIU Work with Satellite Imagery Featured in Washington File Articles
Washington — The U.S. State Department is using remote-sensing technology on board satellites in an increasing number of nonmilitary applications to support U.S. foreign policy objectives. One of the fastest-growing applications may be humanitarian assistance