
The drones use thermal imaging to seek out hot spots and a camera to assess property damage, which help the Los Angeles Fire Department make decisions when developing a response plan.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will deploy new emergency utility crews to Puerto Rico on Nov. 4 to restore power following Hurricane Maria.
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Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage and flooding across the State of Florida. As agencies begin recovery efforts, public fleets are reporting minimal damage to vehicles and facilities.
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More than eight inches of rain fell in Manatee County, Fla., and a suspected tornado caused structural damage to several buildings, including the county’s Eastside Fleet Maintenance building.
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Local and state government agencies in the Southeast are working to clear roads, restore power, and rescue stranded residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
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The minimal damage South Carolina Department of Transportation’s fleet sustained will help it continue repairs on flood-stricken roads.
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Severe weather, tornado, and flooding have affected at least 45 counties in Texas. In Houston, the state's most populous city, flooding has damaged about 66 city fleet vehicles.
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The state of Wisconsin began an initiative to ensure petroleum supplies are available in the event of natural disasters. The state will provide assistance to municipal and county fleet operations to enable their facilities to accept a generator in an emergency.
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The Sonoma County (Calif.) General Services Department was recently awarded the Louis "Pete" Peterka Emergency Management Award for its commitment to emergency management.
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The Horry County (S.C.) Police Department added an armored vehicle to its fleet, emphasizing that it would be used as a rescue vehicle.
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