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- Search and Rescue Technology That Can Be Used in
Houston - Katrina vs. Harvey: Advancements in Technology
- Hurricanes and Flooding
- Hurricane Harvey Photo Speaks Volumes, But Doesn't Paint Whole Picture
- Hurricane Harvey Rescues
- Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster
- Workforce Management During and After a Hurricane
- Insurance Coverage and Natural Disasters
- Trump's Pardon of Sheriff
Joe Arpaio - President Trump Pardons
Joe Arpaio : Legal and Political Implications - If You Trademark It, Then You Better Put a Ring on It
- Understanding Forest Fires
- 20th Anniversary of
Princess Diana's Death
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Search and Rescue Technology That Can Be Used in
Over the past decade, there have been major advancements in robots and other technologies that can be critical tools in disaster relief. Stafford, an associate teaching professor at WPI and director of the university's robotics resource center, said underwater or amphibious robots would be perfect for search-and-rescue efforts in and around
Stafford is available to discuss what first responders have at their disposal now and how can these machines help in the many weeks and months to come.
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Katrina vs. Harvey: Advancements in Technology
Gennert is available to discuss Hurricanes Katrina vs. Harvey and the advancements in technology, from robots to drones to autonomous vehicles: "In 2005, there were no drones, no swarm robots, and autonomous underwater vehicles were a fantasy. Now, first responders have state-of-the-art navigation systems, the ability to tap into location devices, and program search and rescue robots remotely."
Bio: https://www.wpi.edu/people/faculty/michaelg
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Hurricanes and Flooding
Shuang-ye Wu
Associate Professor of Geology
"The hurricane gets it fuel from warm water. Right now, we continue to have record-setting global temperature, so the ocean water is much warmer. That warm water will send more moisture and more energy into the hurricane. Right now, we're not sure how climate change will affect the number of hurricanes. But we're pretty sure once we have hurricanes, they're getting stronger."
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Website: https://www.udayton.edu/news/find_an_expert/results.php?topic=Flooding
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Hurricane Harvey Photo Speaks Volumes, But Doesn't Paint Whole Picture
The dramatic photo of residents of an assisted living facility in
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Hurricane Harvey Rescues
Shields of Strength
Vaughan has been taking a small crew and his boat to help with water rescues in the
Vaughan has video footage of rescues available to media outlets. The crew is also giving each person they rescue a Shield of Strength dog-tag necklace inscribed with
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/kennyvaughan
Website: https://www.shieldsofstrength.com
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Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster
"Companies sometimes fail to consider the impact of losing their key computer servers and other technology systems following a hurricane or other natural disaster. Reviewing the company's disaster recovery and business continuity plans and making sure they meet the company's current operational and cybersecurity standards will go a long way to avoiding significant business interruption or ongoing liability."
Sutin counsels companies on a wide-range of issues relating to privacy and cybersecurity. He co-authored the Law360 article "Top Tips for Data Breach Readiness and Response," and can discuss data protection issues during and after a disaster.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Alan-N-Sutin
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Workforce Management During and After a Hurricane
"While the hurricane season is approaching and it is of great importance to be prepared, the same concepts of preparation also apply to labor, employment, disability, safety, pandemic, workplace environmental, cybersecurity, climate change, asymmetry in 'technological advances' and other disaster concerns. We are increasingly vulnerable to increasing complexities as our society involves developments that create advantages, which may bring with them new issues. So, it is always 'in season' to be pro-active in programs that prepare us for such problems; and, adopting systems for possible risks may have the upside advantages of being of great value in diminishing exposure to risks."
Fleming is an experienced litigator and labor and employment lawyer who is also familiar with historic properties. He can speak to workforce management and payroll issues during and after a hurricane.
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Joseph-Z-Fleming
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Insurance Coverage and Natural Disasters
"All property owners should review their insurance programs to assure that they have the proper coverage in adequate amounts."
Epstein practices in the area of construction law and contracting. He wrote an article in the
Website: http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Robert-C-Epstein
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Trump's Pardon of Sheriff
"The pardon power is absolute, and the decision to pardon Sheriff
Levy can discuss Trump's pardon of Arpaio, constitutional issues regarding presidential pardons, pardoning power and related topics.
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President Trump Pardons
Fennemore Craig
Goodnow is available to discuss the legal and political implications of
Goodnow is a nationally recognized legal and political commentator. A
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If You Trademark It, Then You Better Put a Ring on It
Tiffany & Co. has been a model for trademark enforcement, aggressively and successfully policing its brand in the courts. Last year, Tiffany filed a lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp., claiming that the warehouse giant sold more than
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Understanding Forest Fires
"Even today, despite progress in modeling and experimentation, the spreading of forest fires is not well understood. This area of research is challenging, interesting, and critical since it has the potential to greatly impact on the safety of people, goods, and the environment."
As a former firefighter in Corsica,
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20th Anniversary of
"The 20th Anniversary of the tragedy provides us with an important historical opportunity to assess the worldwide meaning of Diana's death and how the celebrity spectacle of Diana has developed today into the reality TV-driven culture and society that now exists in the
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