Texas Flood 2025 revealed the urgent need for smarter tools in disaster response. In this episode, Dave Jones, founder of StormCenter Communications, explains how his team used satellite imagery and real-time mapping to support emergency responders during the catastrophic floods. Their data helped identify stranded residents, blocked roads, and the areas most in need, turning science into life-saving action.

Satellite technology for disaster response is revolutionizing real-time crisis management. Dave shares how open-access Earth observation data, localized GIS tools, and close coordination with emergency services are building more resilient communities as climate change amplifies flood risks.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Texas Flood 2025 and why it matters
02:30 – Meet Dave Jones and his mission
05:00 – What StormCenter Communications does
07:42 – Satellite data in emergency response
10:56 – Mapping flood damage in real time
13:50 – How responders used the data on the ground
16:37 – The challenge of communicating risk
19:15 – Collaborating with local agencies
22:08 – Why open-access data is crucial
25:20 – Lessons from past flood events
28:35 – Real stories from the Texas Flood 2025
31:12 – Improving tech for faster decisions
34:05 – The emotional toll on responders
37:25 – What climate change means for future floods
40:48 – The future of GIS and satellite tools
44:30 – Advice for local governments and planners
48:15 – Empowering the public with better information
51:22 – Final thoughts from Dave Jones

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