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In recent weeks, the United States has watched again as wildfires, such as the Palisades and Eaton Fires, destroy entire communities. It is a grim scenario that has become uncomfortably familiar. As we grapple with yet another disaster, the conversations on social media have quickly turned to critiques, debates, and calls for systemic change. While these discussions have their place, I wanted to take a moment to focus on something positive.<\/p>\n\n

In the wake of disaster, I often think of how incredibly far technology has brought us in supporting disaster response and recovery. From satellite imagery to real-time damage assessments, advancements in data collection and geospatial tools are providing insights that really are making a difference. <\/p>\n\n

The dashboard below exemplifies this progress with a 3D damage assessment. It combines ICEYE<\/a> satellite data with geographic information system (GIS) technology to deliver rapid potential damage assessments for areas impacted by fires. This dashboard highlights what\u2019s possible with technology today\u2014offering communities the timely information they need to begin recovery efforts.<\/p>\n\n

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Screenshot of 3D Damage Assessment Dashboard \u2013 Eaton Fire<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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3D Damage Assessment Dashboard \u2013 Palisades <\/em>Fire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

The Importance of Timely Damage Assessments<\/h3>\n\n

Timely damage assessments enable public safety agencies to allocate resources efficiently, prioritize areas in need, and expedite relief to affected communities. Communities and homeowners are also afforded closure more quickly. Traditional assessment methods, often reliant on door-to-door ground surveys, are time-consuming. In the case of the recent fires in California, persistent high winds grounded traditional airborne assets, impacting firefighting efforts and creating a blind spot for responders on the ground. Integrating satellite imagery and AI approaches into these assessments helps fill gaps while significantly enhancing both speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n

In the case of the Palisades Fire, ICEYE technology acquired initial imagery and delivered its first results all within 24 hours of smoke being detected on the ground . The ICEYE team has continued to deliver updated assessments of impacted buildings for that fire twice daily while also imaging and analyzing the nearby Eaton and Hurst Fires.<\/p>\n\n

ICEYE\u2019s Satellite Data<\/h3>\n\n

ICEYE, a leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology and near real-time natural disaster insights, operates the world\u2019s largest SAR satellite constellation. The company\u2019s satellites capture high-resolution images with rapid revisit rates regardless of weather conditions, time of day, or smoke cover, ensuring data collection capabilities during and immediately after disasters.<\/p>\n\n

Accessing Satellite-Derived Insights for Public Safety Agencies<\/h3>\n\n

Wildfire Insights<\/a>\u2014part of ICEYE\u2019s portfolio of natural disaster analytical products\u2014is an always-on service, delivering geospatial insights rather than radar imagery.<\/p>\n\n

Public safety agencies seeking to utilize Wildfire Insights need only contact ICEYE directly through its official website to express interest in establishing service. ICEYE is already monitoring, targeting, and analyzing wildfires, so agencies don\u2019t need to delineate areas of interest or request acquisition timelines. A team of meteorologists and geospatial technology and remote sensing experts are constantly monitoring wildfire events and producing damage assessments for impactful events\u2014and utilizing Esri\u2019s ArcGIS technology throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n

Once the analysis is produced, ICEYE\u2019s insights can easily be integrated into ArcGIS Online<\/a> or used within ArcGIS Pro<\/a> for analysis.<\/p>\n\n

Ground Verification and Response<\/h3>\n\n

The data utilized in this application isn\u2019t just for looks\u2014it was leveraged by responders across federal, state, and local agencies working the fires. It serves operational purposes including populating web maps with the damage classifications as a feature class. This means that agencies can give every responder in the field access to the baseline damage data along with the ability to edit damage classifications directly from their mobile device.<\/p>\n\n

Moreover, putting this data into web maps can significantly aid search and rescue efforts by delivering reliable locations with the most severe damage, enabling targeted search efforts and potentially saving lives.<\/p>\n\n

Read about authoritative damage assessment data from CAL FIRE.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Learn more<\/h2>\n\n

To learn more about GIS solutions for wildland fire,\u00a0visit our solutions page<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0download our ebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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