; (B) are validated by social, behavioral, risk, and communication science, taking into account the importance of methods that support reproduction and replication of scientific studies, use of rigorous statistical analyses, and, as applicable, data analysis supported by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies; (C) account for the needs of various demographics, vulnerable populations, and geographic regions; (D) account for the differences between various types of weather and water hazards; (E) respond to the needs of Federal, State, and local government partners and media partners; and (F) account for necessary changes in the infrastructure, technology, and protocols for creating and disseminating federally operated watches and warnings. (7) Coordination In implementing this Act, the Office shall coordinate with— (A) Federal partners, including National Laboratories, Cooperative Institutes, and regional integrated sciences and assessments programs; (B) State and local government partners; (C) Tribal governments; (D) institutions of higher education; and (E) media partners. (8) Timeliness and consistency The Office shall develop best practices and guidance for ensuring timely and consistent communication across public facing platforms that disseminate hazardous weather and water event information. (c) Hazard communication research and engagement (1) In general The Under Secretary shall establish or maintain a research program— (A) to modernize the creation and communication of risk-based, statistically reliable, probabilistic hazard information to inform effective actions and responses to hazardous weather and water events