In August 2019, California communities battled to contain more than 350 wildfires as they were in the midst of a historic fire season. In the aftermath and recovery that followed, the state reported more than 10,000 damaged or destroyed structures – and nearly 4 billion acres desecrated by the blazes. In response to the ongoing wildfire threat, early detection of events and the ability to quickly manage and mobilize response efforts became critical priorities for many industries impacted by the ongoing wildfire crisis.
Our client – one of the largest natural gas distributors in the United States – sought innovative, easy-to-integrate technology that would help its team detect and respond faster to wildfires and other high-risk events immediately.
DataCapable’s Threat Detector module provided a visual gateway that would not only help alert managers to new events in real-time but seamlessly provided the actionable intelligence needed to manage crews and response efforts quickly.
Immediate Detection, Targeted Response
At the height of the California wildfires of 2019, the DataCapable’s Threat Detector Platform provided managers with immediate detection and alerts of wildfires and status, allowing them to define the impact, allocate crews and respond faster.
Assessing and Repairing Damage and Planning for the Future
As the wildfires subsided, the DataCapable Platform gave utility dispatchers the information needed to coordinate crews to restore gas service to the community confidently.
Beyond empowering the utility to respond efficiently and effectively to the crisis at hand, insights derived from the DataCapable Platform provided foresight for future budgetary and safety targets to keep our client ahead of the competition.
Learn what DataCapable’s Threat Detector solution could do for your utility
Utility providers need to quickly and efficiently respond to threats in real-time while ensuring crews and assets are safe. The DataCapable® Platform™ Threat Detector module eliminates the communications gap by using patented artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning—backed by 24/7 human-in-the-loop verification by trained analysts—to alert stakeholders in the critical early moments of a crisis. Request a demo today!