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I was alarmed to learn that many Afghan communities lack early warning systems for flash floods, leaving them vulnerable. The UNDP highlighted this critical issue. https://lnkd.in/dveZ7rHw At the AI for Good Summit, Google presented its Flood Hub, using AI to predict and monitor floods. Flood Hub > https://lnkd.in/dZt8Qc6s I hope tech giants like Google will expand such life-saving technologies to countries in need, like Afghanistan, fostering resilience and saving lives by improving disaster preparedness and response. Through collaboration and innovation, we can build a safer world. Alexander Díaz International Telecommunication Union #AIforGood

Did you know that only about 51% of Americans believe that they are prepared for a natural disaster? These unfortunate events, including hurricanes, floods, forest fires, etc., can cause significant damage to communities around the world, so it is important for county officials to ensure that they prepare their citizens for the inevitable. To help with these efforts, counties are turning to artificial intelligence. Check out our new blog tomorrow at sednacg.com/blog to learn more about how AI can assist with disaster preparedness and recovery. #ArtificialIntelligence #NaturalDisaster #CountyGovernance #LocalGovernment #AI #Technology #Communities #InformationTechnology

Floods are the most common and deadliest of natural disasters putting communities at risk. For the past few years Google Research has invested in developing and applying #AI modeling to advance the field of flood forecasting, as part of our efforts to help communities around the world address the effects of climate change with AI-based early warnings for natural disasters. The Google flood forecasts are provided to the public in multiple ways, in partnership with organizations, governments and with the World Meteorological Organization. Global flood information is publicly available on the Flood Hub (g.co/floodhub) for the use of the public, NGOs, governments and researchers. As part of our efforts, we actively collaborate with local humanitarian organizations that utilize our flood information to accelerate their ongoing anticipatory actions supporting local communities. Here are four examples from Africa and India from the past year. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVfHUfqt

Thanks to rapid advancements in #renewableenergy, #electrification, and #regenerativefarming, we are finally seeing large-scale reductions in #greenhousegas emissions around the world. But the warming our planet is already experiencing will mean more frequent and intense #extremeweather events like the flooding in California this week. I'm glad to see Google applying #AI to better enable communities to adapt and respond to #flooding, #wildfires, and #severeweather.

How AI flood forecasting can help communities in need. A look at our collaboration with humanitarian organizations to use flood forecasting technology. http://ow.ly/mIZR105ffEr #IdeaFire #AI

Our latest geospatial analysis examines coastal flood risk across the United States using FEMA’s National Risk Index and the newly updated high-precision C-CAP data created by Ecopia in partnership with NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Here’s what we found: 🧑🤝🧑 41,936,054 people living in areas at risk of coastal flooding 🌊 275,003 square miles of land at risk of coastal flooding 🏙️ 19,947,701 exposed buildings (47.5+ billion square feet) 💰 Over $7.9 trillion of exposed building value 🥕 Over $19 billion of exposed agriculture value Check out the StoryMap linked in the comments to explore local coastal flooding in more detail, including how critical factors like social vulnerability and community resilience impact overall risk profiles. #CoastalFlooding #ClimateResilience #Geospatial #GIS #AI #Maps

How do AI and the #internetofthings help communities prepare and respond to flooding? Tune in on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to learn how cities are using SAS technology to optimize flood management: https://lnkd.in/gnCFKJ5r Carahsoft

This analysis was really interesting to work on! Definitely one of my favorite projects to date. Check out the StoryMap to learn more about US coastal flood risk, including how to access these (all open source!) datasets for your own research: https://lnkd.in/gDdmGtT6

Explore the future of flood management with industry leaders and SAS experts on February 6. Don't miss the webinar to uncover how #AI, analytics and innovative strategies can enhance flood preparedness and response. Secure your spot here: https://ow.ly/ZHxb30syYu2