A locally led flood-mapping initiative became a shared plan for resilience
Drones, Data and AI for Disaster | August 12, 2026
Collaborative Flood Management in Tierras Altas, Panama
Drone Mapping for Rapid Disaster Response
Creating a blueprint for locally led, globally supported drone response Created by Esri, Jamaica Flying Labs, WeRobotics
August 12th, 2026
In late 2025, Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm on record to ever hit Jamaica. Its impact highlighted a growing reality shared by many small island developing states: extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more complex, and effective response depends on access to timely, reliable information.
The experience of Hurricane Melissa offers lessons that extend beyond a single event or country.
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