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uAvionix Helping with Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts

Safety features enhance role of UAV in disaster recovery effort

September 4, 2019

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Tiny Tech Supports safe UAV use.

Two Florida Counties Contract with Datamark for NG911

Next Generation 9-1-1 Heightens Location Data

September 3, 2019

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GIS data is an early step in improving emergency response.

Woolpert Hiring and Deploying Engineers, Architects, Project Managers

Under FEMA Contract, Hires Include Professional Services

August 13, 2019

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Woolpert hiring technical and professional services personnel for Federal Emergency Management Agency contract.

Multiple Survey Technologies Speed Flood Response

John Stenmark LS

May 1, 2019

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In June 2017, a freakish storm, later described as a once-in-500-year rain event, dropped more than seven inches of water on central Michigan in just 36 hours.

damage from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans Ninth Ward

Geospatial Data Essential in Historic Preservation Efforts

Linda Duffy

December 21, 2018

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Natural disasters often result in the loss of valuable cultural resources; detailed surveys completed beforehand provide accurate data to support research and rebuilding efforts.

Fighting Fires with Drones, Satellites

Mary E. Shacklett

December 17, 2018

The prominence of forest fires has increased the use of UAVs and other geospatial technologies to help fight fires and help plan logistics. One approach to this hybrid geospatial blend is the teaming of drones with satellite imagery.

GIC Captures Aerial Imagery of Hurricane Michael Damage

Category 4 Hurricane

October 16, 2018

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GIC provided the imagery less than 24 hours from collection, where it was made accessible to FEMA, the Red Cross, first responders involved in ground efforts, and others.

Geospatial Tech Helps Assess the Devastation of Hurricane Irma

Jim Schweitzer

October 15, 2018

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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation leverages technology to improve service.

satellite imagery of Mendocino Complex fire

Fighting Natural Disasters with Satellite Imagery

Linda Duffy

October 15, 2018

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Remote sensing products and services accelerate response time, deliver more actionable information into the hands of first responders, and help rebuilding efforts during and after natural and man-made disasters.

8 Ways Drones will Respond to Hurricane Florence

New Capabilities for Disaster Response

September 18, 2018

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Unmanned systems industry poised to showcase capabilities of new UAS and related technology when it comes to disaster response.

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