Tech Soup

APRIL 22, 2013

Android, iOS, Windows Phone) connects you with friends and family during a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane. The Red Cross hurricane app uses GPS to find the nearest shelters. You can also text SHELTER and your zip code to 43352 (4FEMA) to find a local shelter. Microsoft's HelpBridge.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Using drones, Zeitview captures data — including images and thermal readings — on infrastructure like wind turbines and solar panels and runs that data through AI algorithms. Zeitview, it must be noted, is benefiting from the strength of the broader segment for aerial imaging.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Some of those images were released on sites like Reddit, Imgur, and 4chan in an attempt to sell them for bitcoin , the virtual currency, and then shared far and wide. That means two copies of your data, in two different places (maybe one local and one in the cloud), and accessible by two different people. How to Protect Your Data.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 4, 2012

We brought our first product to market in July 2000 working with a local children’s museum as our first client. We were privileged enough to attract some great talent early on, in particular Dave Hart, who became our head of engineering. Over the years we faced many highs and lows.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others. Volunteers look at a photo of a missing person, compare it to a news image, and see if they can find a match.

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The Verge

JUNE 21, 2020

Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images. The story opens detailing how GSD provided disaster relief in the form of medical care and road-clearing crews after Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas last year. They can arrive in complex situations with little understanding of the local context.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Image: Ring. The Ring Alarm Pro is a single device combining Ring’s security system with an Eero Wi-Fi router, 24/7 internet backup, and local processing and storage for Ring cameras. And, with a new processor on board, the Ring Alarm Pro can connect to Ring cameras to process and store videos locally. Image: Ring.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2015

For example, the San Francisco Public Library's website has a page that curates local services and resources on preparing for and dealing with the aftermath of an earthquake. A "disaster" doesn't necessarily have to mean a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural occurrence. Share with us in the comments.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. They eventually became hugely successful NetSquared Locals in several countries. Image 1: NetSquared classic home page, circa 2005 ( gorickjones ). Image 2: The NetSquared site 1.0 ( cambodia4kidsorg ). " The year was 2005. The Iraq War was raging.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

in 2014 and expanded its local news footprint early last year. It also recently launched a hurricane tracker. Image Credits: App Annie data provided by SmartNews. Existing investors participating in this round included ACA Investments and SMBC Venture Capital. Founded in 2012 in Japan, the company launched to the U.S.

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Steve Bridger

JUNE 25, 2008

I just read the news for today at my local newspaper’s online addition. Since joining a few recommended groups on flickr from people looking at pics, enjoy seeing others updates and finding new friends, images and inspiration. When afterwilma debuted, I like many others felt an affinity to the people afflicted by the hurricane.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 20, 2025

He has become the face of Alabamas weather safety operations and has also made himself into possibly the most famous local weatherman in America, with 1.3 In addition to the global computer forecast model forecasts, Spann said the Weather Service provides local model output that is invaluable for local forecasts.

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