Communications, Disaster Response and Operations

Modern Voice Platforms Make the Difference When Confronting Disasters

State Tech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

For frontline workers serving communities across America, the flow of information is crucial for running efficient operations that can expand and contract as demands dictate. That means being able to integrate data and real-time communications efficiently while staying resilient under even the most challenging circumstances.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Atlas One Austin, TX Atlas One is revolutionizing public safety communications by crowdsourcing anonymous tips, evidence, and information in local neighborhoods and communities, and automating time-consuming back-office tasks. eHawk Lees Summit, MO eHawk is a criminal justice technology company driven by its innovative RePath platform.

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Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges

Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 15, 2022

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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How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In addition to the risk to life and biodiversity, wildfires can destroy and disrupt property, essential infrastructure, communications, air quality, and more. Operating fire lookout towers can serve as a pilot for more rapid wildfire detection.

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Strengthening public safety collaboration with AWS Wickr and the Android Team Awareness Kit

AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2024

For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts.

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Hurricane season 2023: Supporting hurricane response efforts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

While the 2023 hurricane season kicks off June 1, the reality is that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is working to help organizations and communities respond to hurricanes long before a storm forms. Pictured: A customized AWS Disaster Response Jeep in a field test exercise.

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Navigating Crisis Communication Gaps: Strategies for Overcoming Disaster Response Challenges

Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

At the request of standby organizations Help.NGO and Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), the AWS Disaster Preparedness and Response team assisted with response operations across a variety of functions in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

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How Satellogic and AWS are harnessing the power of space and cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Customers use this space data for initiatives like global climate monitoring, wildlife protection, disaster response, food security, and broadband accessibility. AWS Ground Station is a managed, pay-as-you-go service that lets customers control satellite communications, process data, and scale their operations.

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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

JULY 17, 2024

In harsh, disconnected, or mobile environments like disaster zones, remote research stations, or long-haul trucking operations, organizations face significant challenges in providing computing capabilities. Weighing approximately 100lbs, it's human-portable, making it easy to transport and deploy in various locations.

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Creating real-time flood alerts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

“Recently, we have seen an unprecedented level of rainfall and extreme weather events,” said Reyes Jiménez, director of comprehensive community risk management of Panama’s National Civil Protection System ( SINAPROC ). It wirelessly connects devices to the Internet and manages communication between end-node devices and network gateways.

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How to get ready for AWS Summit Washington, DC 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Learn how you can empower global operations and tactical edge deployments with AWS to improve quality of service and mission outcomes. Don’t miss the fully upfitted AWS Disaster Response “rolling lab”—a purpose-built Jeep 4xe Wrangler parked at the L Street Bridge.

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What we learned at Amazon re:MARS 2022 for the public sector

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 8, 2022

At re:MARS 2022, AWS announced that the combined Axiom Space and AWS team successfully communicated remotely with the Snowcone on the ISS, and the team performed edge processing on space-based datasets. Using automation to enable communication for those who cannot. Read more about this accomplishment.

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How Livingston Parish prepares for natural disasters by improving resiliency in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Varnado and his team realized that moving to the cloud could enhance storage, availability, and security – reducing paper logs, improving agency communication, and making sure dispatch operations can relocate to anywhere with an internet connection and be up and running in minutes.

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Building resilience: Using technology to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the unexpected

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

AWS also backs researchers through the Network of Earth Observation Laboratories for Disaster Risk Reduction (RedLABOT). RedLABOT was developed in collaboration with NASA Disaster Response Latin America, Esri , and AmeriGeo to address the gaps and challenges in disaster risk reduction in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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After the Storm: Summary Ejectment and Assistance Programs in North Carolina

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most relevant obligations of landlords after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene (or any other natural disasters) are the responsibilities to make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition ( G.S. 42-42(8) ).

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Defining Open Data

GovLoop

JUNE 19, 2023

EJI and similar resources can help agencies with disaster response and guide them during normal operations when they’re designing future projects, evaluating risks or speaking with a community. Communicate clearly with your agency partners and community about the findings that may benefit them and their work.

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Seattle University’s 8-year cloud journey: Key lessons, wins, and a new path forward

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

But, given their move to the cloud, Seattle Universitys most essential services remained fully operational. Cultivate the loud mindset shift Moving to the cloud isnt just about moving applications from one place to anotherit requires a shift in how teams think and operate.

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Modern Voice Platforms Make the Difference When Confronting Disasters

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

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Overcoming Disaster Response Communication Challenges

How to detect wildfire smoke using Amazon Rekognition

Strengthening public safety collaboration with AWS Wickr and the Android Team Awareness Kit

Hurricane season 2023: Supporting hurricane response efforts with the cloud

Navigating Crisis Communication Gaps: Strategies for Overcoming Disaster Response Challenges

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

How Satellogic and AWS are harnessing the power of space and cloud

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

Creating real-time flood alerts with the cloud

How to get ready for AWS Summit Washington, DC 2023

What we learned at Amazon re:MARS 2022 for the public sector

How Livingston Parish prepares for natural disasters by improving resiliency in the cloud

Building resilience: Using technology to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the unexpected

After the Storm: Summary Ejectment and Assistance Programs in North Carolina

Defining Open Data

Seattle University’s 8-year cloud journey: Key lessons, wins, and a new path forward

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