Recent disasters such as Australia's bushfires and floods, to global health pandemics such as COVID-19, spotlights the critical role that technology plays during times of disaster. Technology is integral to the delivery of fast, effective and critical decision-making when managing natural disasters and health crises. 

 

The use of social media, drones, satellite imagery through GIS, real-time disaster modeling, and widespread connectedness enables more efficient and necessary information flow.  Real-time data allows emergency management to develop more targeted response plans.

 

If you have a technology that provides a solution to emergency services or disaster management, please select this Award category.

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*2020 Disaster & Emergency Winner: Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment (QLD)