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Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges

Government Technology Insider

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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Navigating Crisis Communication Gaps: Strategies for Overcoming Disaster Response Challenges

Government Technology Insider

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues.

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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset

American City & Country

That means they need ample resources and training to ensure they’re fully equipped to keep their communities safe when disasters unfold. Let’s explore how firefighters can use risk management strategies to stay prepared and build trust with the folks they’re responsible for protecting. Why does trust matter?

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How AWS is supporting nonprofits, governments, and communities impacted by Hurricane Ian

AWS Public Sector Blog

Establishing connectivity Connectivity is imperative for operational planning, managing resources, accessing critical data, and, during a natural disaster, is a life-line to connect with loved ones. To provide more accurate and recent data, AWS engaged volunteers across the company to contribute to public mapping efforts.

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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

In addition to the risk to life and biodiversity, wildfires can destroy and disrupt property, essential infrastructure, communications, air quality, and more. Images from the sample dataset in the Amazon Rekognition Custom Labels dashboard in the AWS Management Console.

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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Learn about the startups and the problems they aim to solve: 10-8 Systems Mission Viejo, CA 10-8 Systems offers advanced, cloud-native computer aided dispatch (CAD) and records management software (RMS) for law enforcement, emergency services, fire, and private security. Austin, TX Revir Technologies, Inc.,

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Bringing cloud and AI capabilities to the tactical edge: Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance is generally available

Google Public Sector

The appliance remains fully functional in disconnected environments, preserving the security and isolation of the infrastructure, services, and the APIs that it manages. However, disaster-stricken areas often lack the necessary infrastructure to support traditional communication and data processing systems.