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Flooded neighborhood with emergency responders and satellite device in foreground.

Satellite Technology Exposes Gaps in Disaster Preparedness

Hawaii's recent devastating floods exposed critical gaps in disaster preparedness, revealing operational blind spots that responders struggled with in real-time. Emergency managers, particularly those in hurricane-prone areas, should take note and consider new solutions to bolster their response strategies.

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Aboriginal leaders and emergency responders gather in Northern Australia's rugged landscape.

Australia Urges Elite First Nations Crisis Team to Bolster Northern Resilience

As Northern Australia faces increasingly destructive cyclones, floods, and extreme heat, a new approach to crisis response is needed - one that harnesses the expertise of Aboriginal leaders and builds advanced skills in emergency management. By developing targeted, voluntary pathways, we can bolster resilience and better protect communities in the region.

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