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A Cal Fire worker monitors computer screens which depicts views of wildfire camera systems ... [+] throughout the state of California at the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center on August 9, 2023 in Moreno Valley, CA. The agency is using AI to help monitor the camera systems.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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It’s ironic that AI, which has the potential to cause a crisis for companies and organizations, can also help them prepare for and manage crisis situations that are faced by government agencies and in the private sector.
Reshaping Crisis Management
“I’ve seen firsthand how AI is reshaping our field by enhancing speed, situational awareness, and decision-making,” Emily Martuscello, the emergency management director for Nashua, New Hampshire, pointed out in an email interview.
“AI-driven platforms process real-time data from geospatial tools, social media, and 911 calls to provide responders with a clearer operational picture. For example, NOAA’s Next Generation Fire System leverages AI to rapidly detect and assess wildfires using satellite imagery,” she noted.
“AI models forecast extreme weather, wildfires, and hazardous events, allowing emergency managers to pre-position resources and refine evacuation plans. AI’s ability to analyze hazard data has already cut down emergency planning timelines significantly, giving responders more time to engage with communities and prepare for worst-case scenarios,” according to Martuscello.
It was not immediately clear whether the system was impacted by Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government.
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