New York is now using drones to protect its own population

Heavy rain and flooding will continue until Wednesday morning. If you live in a basement or basement apartment, be prepared to evacuate in the event of flooding. Don’t hesitate. In an emergency, call 911.Drone announcement from the New York City Department of Emergency Management

Storm surge caused by hurricanes, high tides and heavy rains has become a major problem for the US metropolis of New York City in the age of global warming. Fortunately, such catastrophic events are becoming easier to predict. To provide information to as many people in a timely manner, the city has recently started using a new channel: drones.

The city’s emergency management team is sending the drones to areas that are particularly vulnerable, including waterfront neighborhoods such as Howard Beach, Fox Beach and the Bronx. They warn residents of impending storms through loudspeakers in different languages ​​- New York Mayor Eric Adams wants to reach two groups of people in particular: those who do not use cell phones or social media through which they would otherwise receive the alerts,