Austin, TX anticipates wildfire threats in its utility's service area with Pano AI technology

Austin, TX Pano AI Wildfire Threats Technology Region

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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.

Emergency Preparedness Artificial Intelligence (AI)Emergency Services

Austin, TX

Municipality in Texas

United States

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