Tag: natural disasters

New Allstate Study Reveals Nearly 60% of Americans Are Unprepared for a Natural Disaster

It’s a dangerous but familiar mindset: “It won’t happen to me.” FEMA reports hurricanes and typhoons have more than doubled since 1980 and nearly 70% of Americans say they’re concerned about natural disasters, yet 6 in 10 admit they don’t have a disaster plan because they don’t think it will happen to them, according to… Continue reading New Allstate Study Reveals Nearly 60% of Americans Are Unprepared for a Natural Disaster

WiFi Network Made of Rubber Ducks Could Save Lives During Natural Disasters

Olympos, Turkey - October 14, 2009: Frogmen recovering motorcycle near sunken car in Mediterranean Sea in Olympos, Turkey. Olympos, a famous holiday spot in Antalyas Kumluca district, was hit by floods. The floods swept away about 50 cars from the road into the sea.

The IBM-backed developers behind Project Owl, winner of 2018’s Call For Code challenge, have successfully tested their rubber duck-based emergency WiFi network in Puerto Rico. And, with hurricane season quickly approaching, not a moment too soon. Owl, which stands for organization, whereabouts, and logistics, was designed to be deployed in the event of a loss… Continue reading WiFi Network Made of Rubber Ducks Could Save Lives During Natural Disasters