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NGS Collects Imagery for Damage Assessment of Hurricane Ida

September 09, 2021

NGS collected aerial images in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The crew flew over more than 3,090 square kilometers during 17.1 hours and collected 8,443 images. NGS collected imagery in specific areas identified by NOAA as assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with impacted states and other federal agencies. NOAA's aerial imagery aids safe navigation and identifies damage to coastal areas caused by a storm. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool that helps to determine the extent of damage inflicted by flooding, and compares baseline coastal areas to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery also provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment.

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