Resilient Counties Luncheon: Supporting Disaster Preparedness through Emerging Technologies and Integrated Communications Systems
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Conference SessionExplore how county investments in technology improve governmental, physical, environmental and social resilience. Learn best practices for making appropriate investments in rapidly changing technology platforms, including drones, GIS, data analytics, social media, renewable energies and electric vehicles.Governor's Ballroom C/D, Convention Center, Level 2Resilient Counties Luncheon: Supporting Disaster Preparedness through Emerging Technologies and Integrated Communications SystemsGovernor's Ballroom C/D, Convention Center, Level 2July 14, 2018July 14, 2018, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
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Resilient Counties Luncheon: Supporting Disaster Preparedness through Emerging Technologies and Integrated Communications Systems
Join us to learn how county leaders are making bold investments in emerging technologies and communications platforms to bolster their governmental, physical, environmental and social resilience - especially during times of crisis. NACo’s First Vice President Supervisor Greg Cox will discuss San Diego County’s success in quickly connecting residents with critical services following catastrophic fires, and NACo will unveil a new “one-stop” toolkit developed in partnership with IBTS to support disaster resilience at the county level.
Explore how county investments in technology improve governmental, physical, environmental and social resilience. Learn best practices for making appropriate investments in rapidly changing technology platforms, including drones, GIS, data analytics, social media, renewable energies and electric vehicles.2018-07-14Conference Session2018-10-23
Join us to learn how county leaders are making bold investments in emerging technologies and communications platforms to bolster their governmental, physical, environmental and social resilience - especially during times of crisis. NACo’s First Vice President Supervisor Greg Cox will discuss San Diego County’s success in quickly connecting residents with critical services following catastrophic fires, and NACo will unveil a new “one-stop” toolkit developed in partnership with IBTS to support disaster resilience at the county level.








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