Public safety officials across the country are increasingly hard pressed after this spring's string of natural disasters. I am always amazed by the quiet courage and professionalism displayed by police, fire and rescue professionals in the aftermath of these devastating events. Without their efforts, the damaging effects of these storms and floods would be far greater.

This is even more astonishing when one sees how many public safety organizations have been forced to cut many of these positions to compensate for shrinking budgets. Today, fewer people are being expected to perform more lifesaving and law enforcement actions with fewer resources. Read on.

New England Also Suffers as Severe Storms and Other Hazards Take a Toll Across America 

Record numbers of severe weather events have caused multiple catastrophes across the U.S. so far this year. These storms and hazards add up to the worst severe weather season since 1953 - and hurricane season has only just begun!

Joplin MO Tornado Damage, May 2011

Events like these create real problems for first responders and insurance underwriters as they try to determine the extent, scope and location of the damage to people and property.  

Aerial full motion video imagery can serve the needs both of first responders during emergencies and of those tasked with post-event evaluation, clean-up and restoration of the affected areas -- and ASSIST-U.S.^® is ready to respond immediately when needed.

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Sincerely,

Carolyn Abbott

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