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🔥 Making global fire use data more accessible 🔥 Controlled human fire use in landscape management is poorly understood by policymakers and the public, while wildfires get a lot of attention. Yet, these fire use practices are often vital to livelihoods and cultures, especially in LMICs, and in some places, are important ecologically and for wildfire risk reduction. Advocates for controlled fire use, including Indigenous advocacy groups and policymakers, and scientists trying to predict future fire regimes, lack easily accessible fire use data. This is partly because human fire uses are hard to disentangle from wildfires in satellite imagery. Using two new global datasets that collate observations of human fire use from the ground up, we created an interactive online dashboard (also available offline) to make the data easily accessible: English version: https://lnkd.in/d78TqNtT Spanish version: https://lnkd.in/d8qdEDP3  French version: https://lnkd.in/d4NgYB5e This was followed by a series of workshops allowing fire managers and academics from South and Central America, Southern and Eastern Africa, West Africa, Asia and Guyana to explore how they could use the data in their work. These workshops (and subsequent case studies) highlighted the potential benefits of the app as a new source of data for fire managers and academics in the Global South for informing their work on fire management, policy development, awareness raising and collaboration. Read more on the blog 👇 and let us know what you think of the app! Cathy Smith led this project, supported by Oliver Perkins Kayla De-Freitas and myself, and it was funded through Royal Holloway's ESRC-funded Social Science Impact Accelerator programme.

Kyle Ritter explains how to utilize the Water Wells Overlay to find existing wells on a property. See the well depth, gallons per minute, and much more with the Land id app! #land #realestate #well #waterwell #property

What truly resonated with me is the idea that safety shouldn’t just be a dream but an actionable reality we can all work toward. The call to join this mission is clear: we all have a role in fostering security and support within our communities. As someone with a background in 911 operations, I can attest to the critical importance of preparedness and community engagement. In emergency situations, the first few moments can make all the difference, and having a proactive safety framework in place can save lives. The insights shared by Melissa Faith Hart and Dr. Leigh Wall emphasize that we need not only tools and resources but also a collective commitment to safety. The My eBodyGuard App is a fantastic step toward empowering individuals to take charge of their own safety, providing the means to respond effectively in times of need. When we work together—community members, educators, and first responders—we create a stronger safety net that benefits everyone. Let’s all take part in this vital mission to ensure that safety is not just an aspiration but a reality for all! #SmartSafeCities #eBodyGuard #CommunitySafety #LifeSafety #Empowerment #TogetherWeCan #SafeCities #KeepingYouSafeWhereverYouAre #WeAreTheBridge

If you are getting ready to deploy to Hurricane Milton, I recommend using Route X Pro to route and schedule your claims. You can literally do this in minutes with RXP instead of hours or even days. We had over 100 new users in the last week and a half and we cannot thank everyone enough for their trust in RXP. We have a free version that allows up to 50 claims on the calendar. We made it easy to add multiple at one time for you. Our paid versions bring in the claims automatically and will initiate contact and even confirm the claims before you even have the chance to call. Some people do not believe in texting, but when the cell towers are stressed or down, they are still getting texts, but not calls. RXP also keeps track of the contact and scheduled notes, just have to paste them into your CMS. RXP has an app on Google play store and Apple to make it easy to navigate or call your next claim. You can also order Xact and Symbility roof sketches at a crazy discounted price, all back within a few hours. If you haven’t used us before, it’s not too late. Super easy to start up an account for free and then upgrade later if you want to use more of its power. The versions are: free, $49 unlimited claims in calendar brought in automatically, but no text and $69 which has same functions as the $49, but also has the text and chat function. I am the creator of RXP and an adjuster that does around 900 claims a year, every year and I never turn it off. I built it for me and for you. Trust me, it will change your life. Stay safe out there !! Www.routexpro.com

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 ❄️ Current radar is an incredible tool to see things like precipitation type and intensity, but sometimes just knowing that the rain, snow, sleet, or freezing rain is coming down heavier isn't telling you the whole story. trueWeather's dashboard and mobile app give our clients the ability to see just how heavy the rain, snow, sleet, or freezing rain is falling with the Precipitation Rate Radar option. This can be extremely helpful at times like today when multiple locations across the Northern Mid-Atlantic and Southern New England are seeing snowfall rates at or above 1" per hour. Sections of northern Pennsylvania, southern New York, northern Connecticut, and Massachusetts are experiencing rates of that magnitude at this hour, like around Sturbridge, Massachusetts which can be seen here on the traffic camera of Interstate 84. Traffic cameras are yet another tool to help our clients to see how those rates are impacting roadways and other paved surfaces in real time. To find out more about all the tools trueWeather has to offer, log on to https://lnkd.in/eKn94r4f for a free quote. #northeast #midatlantic #newengland #winter #winterishere #snow #snowfall #snowfighters #snowpros #snowplowing #snowremoval #snowandice #ice #deicing #brine #salt #snowandicemanagement #landscaping #landscapers #contractors #facilitymanager #facilitymanagement #facilitiesmanagement #truewx

If you're considering moving to a Channel Islands neighborhood but aren't sure which one best suits you, I can help. Start by exploring the neighborhood guides on my website. They are packed with each community's local spots, statistics, and highlights. If you still have questions, I´m just a call away. navigatingyouhome.com #EricSwartz #EricSwartzRealEstate #ChannelIslandsRealEstate #OxnardRealEstate #sothebysinternationalrealty

Code Enforcement Tip Thursday 🚧 Today, let's discuss the importance of community well-being and the visual characteristic of your community: Common issues like tall grass and weeds, inoperable vehicles, junk, and improperly parked recreational vehicles can impact the community's image and property values. The City's ordinances aim to create a healthy living and working environment, setting expectations for a well-maintained community. What drives our communities are the members that call it home - let's create a healthy community that connects us all and becomes something larger than ourselves! "Community is the foundation to success." -Kristen Jones What are some of the most common issues your community deals with and how do you go about them? COMMENT BELOW! #CodeEnforcement #CommunityWellBeing #CityOrdinances

"It's vital in protecting the future of libraries to be able to accurately report on library visitor figures - Karren Whyte, London Borough of Merton Nex.Count by Nexbib allows for near real time reporting on library or any public space footfall and gives: - 99.9% Accuracy - Shows counts IN and OUT - Shows adult visitors, and child visitor counts - Ceiling Mounted so will not be knocked or covered - Data can now be accessed on a smartphone App - anywhere - Now with an outdoor IP65 option - Evacuation Counts to hand to first responders - Link footfall to the weather and see a trend Use this data to show the success of the library, the popularity of events and the contribution made. Use the reports to make data driven decisions on library layout, opening times etc. Please contact Nexbib at https://lnkd.in/eFwertfW. or sales-uk@nexbib.com We can discuss in more detail and even arrange a demonstration in your library. #peoplecounting #footfall #libraries #librarians #community

Improving communication within your association is a great way to help increase homeowner satisfaction. If you're not already using a website/portal for homeowners, know that this is a great place to house important information. E-newsletters can be another good way to keep the community informed. #homeownersassociationmanagement #communityboard #communitymanagement

Improving communication within your association is a great way to help increase homeowner satisfaction. If you're not already using a website/portal for homeowners, know that this is a great place to house important information. E-newsletters can be another good way to keep the community informed. #homeownersassociationmanagement #communityboard #communitymanagement