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NGS Collects Damage Assessment Imagery after Hurricane Zeta

Friday November 6, 2020

NGS collected aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta. NGS flight crews collected images in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other state and federal partners. The crew flew more than 6,770 square kilometers during 13.5 hours and collected 8,605 images. NOAA's aerial imagery aids safe navigation and captures damage to coastal areas caused by a storm. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool to determine the extent of the damage inflicted by flooding and to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment.

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