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Hurricane season 2023: Supporting hurricane response efforts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Innovating in advance Throughout the year, AWS Disaster Response develops and tests new innovations that utilize cloud technology to enable more efficient disaster response capabilities for our customers and relief organizations. Pictured: A customized AWS Disaster Response Jeep in a field test exercise.

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How AI is improving constituent experiences in government

Google Public Sector

For years, Google has been working with state and local governments to focus on the needs of the mission, using data to improve the constituent experience and offer more accessible digital services, while helping government workers operate more efficiently. AI has also helped communities get better access to government services.

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Creating real-time flood alerts with the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

This has impacted communities due to a lack of awareness in risk management, insufficient communication infrastructure, and limited integration with local governments.” Using cloud technology, the team works with organizations and partners to rebuild connectivity, map disasters mapping, and build applications for good.

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ARPA SLFRF Update: Interim Final Rule Expands Eligible Uses

Center for Community Progress

Natural Disaster Response and Mitigation: No expenditure limits. Surface Transportation and CDBG: Combined expenditure limits. Expenditure: For funds obligated to provide emergency relief from natural disasters, the expenditure deadline is December 31, 2026. What are the expenditure limits?

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Google Cloud launches new sustainability offerings to help public sector agencies improve climate resilience

Google Public Sector

Governments play a vital role in understanding and responding to climate change; however, they often lack the actionable insights they need to respond quickly. The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation ( HDOT ) manages 2,500 miles of highway, with 20% of roads facing risks due to erosion and sea-level rise.

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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

the Accelerator supports government technology (GovTech) startups as they develop innovative solutions enabling justice and public safety agencies to better serve their communities. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator.