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Modernizing disaster preparation and response: Climate risks require new tools and tactics

Climate disasters are escalating, overwhelming aging infrastructure and limited emergency resources

Climate-related disasters — from floods and hurricanes to wildfires and extreme heat — are increasing in frequency and severity, creating unprecedented challenges for state and local agencies tasked with protecting communities. Traditional infrastructure and legacy emergency management practices are no longer sufficient to meet today’s demands.

This thought leadership paper, sponsored by Trimble and produced with Government Technology, examines the pressing challenges emergency managers face and the technology-driven strategies that can help them modernize disaster preparation and response. Key issues include:

  • Aging and undersized infrastructure that struggles to withstand modern climate pressures

  • Limited staffing and resources that constrain agencies’ ability to plan and respond effectively

  • Siloed data and outdated communication systems that slow coordination and erode public trust

Modern software and tools such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping, GPS tracking, IoT sensors, mobile data collection and advanced asset management systems provide real-time situational awareness, faster emergency response and more effective recovery operations.

Read on to learn why these tools are crucial for agencies to shift from reactive to proactive response and why success hinges on data-sharing, strategic vendor selection and tech integration.

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