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Transforming Disaster Management: The Promise and Challenges of AI in Wildfire Damage Assessment

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

The aftermath of a major wildfire presents a grim landscape: communities devastated, homes reduced to ash, and recovery teams racing against time to assess the extent of the damage. a preliminary damage assessment supports a request for federal assistance through a Stafford Act Presidential Disaster Declaration.

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Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

National Fire Protection Association

Securing the facility to limit damage 3. Mobilization of recovery personnel 4. Developing a safety plan 5. Temporary and emergency power generation 6. Initial damage assessment 7. Documentation 8. Equipment 9. Reenergization of the facility 10. System commissioning 11.

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Staying Prepared for an Approaching Storm

Disaster Recovery

Fill all vehicles to more than half their fuel capacity during the hurricane season. Purchase insurance for your property, including coverage that protects against flood damage. Maintain an inventory of all items at home – devices, appliances, precious items, apparel etc. Alternate evacuation location, if applicable.