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

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.

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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. Wildfires, then, contribute to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions, destruction of ecosystems, and lost carbon storage in the destruction of forests.

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Hurricane season 2023: Supporting hurricane response efforts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), as of October 11, 2022, the US has sustained 15 weather/climate disaster events, with losses exceeding $1 billion each, the deaths of 342 people, and significant economic effects on the areas impacted.

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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.

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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 Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped appliance enables a wide array of use cases for organizations with stringent security requirements, including: Disaster response : In the aftermath of a disaster, timely and accurate information is crucial for coordinating relief efforts and saving lives.

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

AWS Public Sector Blog

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.