User Experience Domain Lead First Responder Network Authority, Washington
When Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, NC, the magnitude of devastation required a national effort. In this two-part session, we will explore the detailed process of mobilizing emergency drone teams to provide real-time support to disaster response efforts. Gain insights into how first responders across the nation coordinated their actions, from the initial request for assistance to the deployment of cutting-edge drone technology. Hear firsthand from experts about the logistical and operational challenges of activating these high-tech teams in a time of urgent need.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how tools, technologies, communication systems, and general logistics were part of a multi-week deployment for a drone team during a disaster response
Understand high level lessons learned from the requesting agency and deploying team for communication, information sharing, and planning for operations
Learn how the FirstNet network was used to support incident response
