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Mansfield, OH uses drones to improve emergency response
Mansfield, Ohio, is set to enhance its emergency response capabilities by incorporating new drone technology, which will provide real-time aerial data during emergencies. The drones will assist first responders by offering aerial views of incidents, improving situational awareness and decision-making. This initiative aims to ensure quicker and more efficient responses to various emergencies, ultimately enhancing public safety in the community.
Mansfield, OH
United States
New York, NY deploys drones to assist with emergency management and damage assessment
In response to severe storms and flooding in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is deploying drones to assist with emergency management and damage assessment. The drones are intended to provide real-time aerial views to help coordinate response efforts and identify areas in need of immediate attention. This initiative aims to enhance the city's ability to manage and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.
New York, NY
United States
Hoboken, NJ establishes Department of Climate Action & Innovation
The City of Hoboken has established a new Department of Climate Action & Innovation to address climate change and enhance sustainability efforts. This department aims to improve the city's resilience against flooding and other climate impacts, while also identifying cost-saving measures. The department will oversee various initiatives, including greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and stormwater management, positioning Hoboken as a leader in climate preparedness and innovation.
Hoboken, NJ
United States
Suffolk, VA to launch Marcus Alert System
The City of Suffolk is preparing to implement the Marcus Alert system, aimed at improving responses to mental health crises. This initiative follows state legislation mandating new protocols for such emergencies. The city aims to enhance coordination between law enforcement and mental health professionals to better serve individuals in crisis situations.
Suffolk, VA
United States
New York, NY using digital twin technology to improve emergency response times
The NYC Fire Department is experimenting with digital twin technology in order to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. The yearlong project will create a digital twin of an FDNY district in West Harlem, and will allow researchers to assess why emergency response delays happen and simulate potential solutions before taking them onto actual streets. Ultimately the project hopes to provide real-time routing guidance to FDNY vehicles responding to medical emergencies.
New York, NY
United States
Syracuse, NY improve snow removal with software
To better respond to residents and provide transparency about snow removal, the city is now using a three-pronged software approach which includes ESRI’s ArcGIS Velocity product paired with Samsara’s cloud-based location technology, which updates the Snow Operations Map with a plow’s location every few seconds. The third vendor is Rubicon, which offers a platform Syracuse uses year-round for management and routing of snow and waste removal vehicle fleets.
Syracuse, NY
United States
Pitkin County, CO adopts Hexagon's HxGN Connect solution for improved emergency responses
County officials selected HxGN Connect in support of better services to mountain towns. The cloud-based platform automatically maps all incidents reported to local dispatchers and enables rapid cross-department coordination. An AI-powered Smart Advisor feature turns dispatch calls into analytics about linked incidents, personnel needs, and recommended responses. This system may be connected in the future to existing tools like wildfire detectors and public works vehicles.
Pitkin County, CO
United States
Bridgeport, CT partners with Cadenza Innovation on BESS pilot for Fire Department building
The pilot involves a battery energy storage system (BESS) built with Cadenza's superCell solution. On-site storage allows the Fire Department to continue operations during grid outages. This system also supports the efficient use of electricity, thus decreasing utility costs for the city. Real-time data sent from the BESS to the Cadenza Cloud support analyses of system performance. Local officials will use pilot results to identify further opportunities for BESS use.
Bridgeport, CT
United States
Austin, TX anticipates wildfire threats in its utility's service area with Pano AI technology
City-owned Austin Energy worked with the Austin Fire Department and neighboring counties to identify optimal camera locations. The Pano AI platform gathers and analyzes real-time video footage for early signs of wildfires in the region. Alerts are sent to the nearest fire station once wildfires are confirmed by fire experts. The system further expedites emergency responses by providing responding teams with exact wildfire locations.
Austin, TX
United States
Queenstown-Lakes District Council, NZ trials environmental sensors in recreational reserves
The Ben Lomond and Mount Iron reserves each received five Attentis pole-mounted sensors. The sensors gather around-the-clock measurements of pollen, air quality, soil moisture, and structural movement. Reserve patrons can plan their trips by checking data on a mobile app. Thermal images are sent via the Spark NZ network to emergency personnel for early detection of wildfires. Council officials will evaluate the technology's effectiveness during a summer pilot.
Queenstown-Lakes District Council, NZ
New Zealand
Vancouver, BC opens Canada's first fire station to meet national zero-carbon building standards
The new Firehall 17 eliminates 99.67% of operational emissions created by its predecessor through better design. A draft-free structure, water recovery systems, and ground-source heat pumps improve on the standard firehall. Radio and IT infrastructure within the firehall support its use as a post-disaster communications hub. Vancouver earned LEED Gold and Net Zero Energy certification for the project with Passive House certification in progress.
Vancouver, BC
Canada
Central Coast, NSW introduces a pair of interactive flood mapping tools for improved resilience
Central Coast created a flood extents map for every property near Tuggerah Lake with waterRIDE LITE. Users toggle through current, minor, moderate, major, and probable maximum flooding (PMF) options for color-coded map layers. A council-wide digital tool built with Esri displays flood precincts, PMF risk levels, and 1-in-100-year hazard classifications. Council officials complemented these new tools with online resources for flood mitigation and emergency planning.
Central Coast, NSW
Australia