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Fighting California wildfires again

Posted on September 6, 2020

Israel helped California fight wildfires in 2018 (see here) and is back again with a team of experts to help combat the latest incidents. California Governor Gavin Newsom and US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien thanked the Israelis for their … Continue reading →

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Helping first responders in California

Posted on December 2, 2018

The drone footage from Israel’s Edgybees helped firefighters with California’s wildfires in March (see here).  And they have been helping California combat the recent disaster. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferhicks/2018/11/17/these-technology-startups-help-first-responders-and-shortens-911-response-times/

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Water from air in California

Posted on December 2, 2018

Israel’s WaterGen has supplied its GEN-350 atmospheric water generator to help police and firefighters battling the California wildfires. The mobile system provides 156 gallons of water per day and is equipped with a generator and charging stations. https://www.jta.org/2018/11/25/news-opinion/israeli-machine-pulls-water-air-sent-northern-california

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Help for Californian wildfire evacuees

Posted on November 25, 2018

Israeli NGO IsraAID has sent an emergency response team to California in the wake of its deadly and devastating wildfires. IsraAID will distribute relief items to families in temporary accommodation and initiate activities to promote community resilience and recovery. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/israeli-aid-group-deploying-to-help-california-wildfire-evacuees/2018/11/19/

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Going the extra mile

Posted on December 2, 2018

Israeli-founded insure-tech startup Hippo has been doing a bit more than normal insurance companies to help Californian wildfire victims. First, using maps and artificial intelligence, Hippo warned customers in the route of fires to evacuate. They then arranged accommodation and … Continue reading →

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Israeli tech used in Florida rescue missions

Posted on October 29, 2018

I reported previously (10 Mar) on Israel’s Edgybees whose First Response app saved lives after Hurricane Irma and the California wildfires. Edgybees’ Augmented Reality (AR) system was used recently during Hurricane Michael, by response teams in Florida and Missouri. http://nocamels.com/2018/10/israel-startup-florida-hurricane-michael/

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Real-time mapping app saves lives

Posted on March 10, 2018

The First Response app from Israeli-US Edgybees helps rescuers by overlaying live video UAV feeds with maps, power lines and distress signals. It saved lives during Hurricane Irma and California wildfires. Edgybees has just raised $5.5 million of funding and … Continue reading →

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