Drones aren’t just cool; they are fast becoming a powerful tool for the public safety/emergency management community. This is especially true for camera-equipped drones, or those with thermal or infrared scanning capabilities, which can significantly improve situational awareness immediately following a disaster. Not to mention, drones aid in producing damage surveys post-event and helping hazard mitigation planners determine new actions/projects to minimize future impacts.
Recognizing this trend and understanding that long-term gaps exist in the technology’s use, FEMA has released a new funding notice for fiscal year 2022. Specifically, the notice pertains to the Homeland Security Training Grant’s Mississippi S