Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover how drone technology played a crucial role in mapping the widespread flood damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
In this episode of Rising with Hope: Appalachia After Hurricane Helene, Dr. Andrew Joyner from ETSU’s Department of Geosciences explains how drones provided rapid imagery to help emergency responders and local agencies, including the Washington County Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
With thousands of photos captured, this cutting-edge technology offered instant flood data and will be used for years to better predict future flood events and protect vulnerable communities. Watch how these advancements help keep communities safer and better prepared for extreme weather events, and allow for long-term analysis to model future flood risks.
The full series is available on ETSU's YouTube page and at https://www.etsu.edu/helene.
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Discover how drone technology played a crucial role in mapping the widespread flood damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
In this episode of Rising with Hope: Appalachia After Hurricane Helene, Dr. Andrew Joyner from ETSU’s Department of Geosciences explains how drones provided rapid imagery to help emergency responders and local agencies, including the Washington County Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
With thousands of photos captured, this cutting-edge technology offered instant flood data and will be used for years to better predict future flood events and protect vulnerable communities. Watch how these advancements help keep communities safer and better prepared for extreme weather events, and allow for long-term analysis to model future flood risks.
The full series is available on ETSU's YouTube page and at https://www.etsu.edu/helene.
#ETSU #BucsGoBeyond #BucsRebuildTogether #WesternNC #EastTN #HurricaneHelene #AppalachianMountains #Appalachia #drone #flooding
Find Your Fit at ETSU: Geosciences Home https://www.etsu.edu/cas/geosciences/
Apply: www.etsu.edu/admissions
Bucs Rebuild Together: Bucs Rebuild Together | ETSU's and ETSU Health's Response to Hurricane Helene
Become Career-Ready with Community-Engaged Learning Courses https://www.etsu.edu/community-engagement/student-involvement.php
Follow East Tennessee State University facebook.com/etsu twitter.com/etsu instagram.com/etsu linkedin.com/school/east-tennessee-state-university
