{"id":6336,"date":"2019-09-12T05:27:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T12:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/?p=6336"},"modified":"2019-09-05T16:28:45","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T23:28:45","slug":"gps-fleet-tracking-support-storm-relief-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/blog\/gps-fleet-tracking-support-storm-relief-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How GPS Fleet Tracking Can Support Storm Relief and Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your fleet brings help and supplies to communities recovering from storms like hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/fleet+tracking.html\">GPS fleet tracking technology<\/a> can be extremely valuable. Monitoring recovery equipment through the use of GPS fleet tracking devices can make your recovery and relief efforts faster and more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Take the latest hurricane on the East Coast of the U.S., Dorian, vehicles were tossed around like toys, homes ripped to shreds and people missing as rescue teams continued fighting flooding and the hurricane&#8217;s waning outer bands to try and provide help to those stranded in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Many emergency services providers and volunteer organizations have turned to GPS tracking technology to help them provide help and deliver supplies to those natural disasters affect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How GPS Fleet Tracking Can Help in Storm Relief Efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A few ways GPS fleet tracking helps disaster relief organizations and emergency services providers help individuals more efficiently and effectively are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Protecting and Making Use of Portable Equipment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Large-scale natural disasters like hurricane Dorian often cause major damage to power systems across miles of land and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Damage transformers<\/li>\n<li>Tear down power lines<\/li>\n<li>Short out or flood substations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, this can leave thousands of individuals without power which can be life-threatening for patients requiring life support functioning in hospitals. Stormy weather and debris can damage generators. With GPS fleet tracking for light towers, generators and refrigerated trailers, storm relief crew can track where these costly and large pieces of equipment are at all times to ensure they&#8217;re all at the proper locations.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Communicating Conditions and Congestion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Generally cell towers are the first to go in emergency situations, making GPS the only reliable way of communicating. Search and rescue operators and local law enforcement are in constant communication with drivers letting them know of road congestion, blockages or accidents that could keep them from getting to where they&#8217;re needed the most. GPS fleet technology command centers maps this data, providing route planning assistance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Locating the Closest Aid Crews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GPS tracking devices can help dispatchers track their emergency service response team to see which is the closest to a call for help. This increases safety and minimizes response times.<\/p>\n<p>GPS tracking devices are easy tools that provide valuable data when there is a catastrophe. Of course, the real heroes are those who risk their lives to help others in need in the aftermath of a storm, with GPS data helping them perform their jobs. When faced with the destructive fury of Mother Nature, emergency personnel and storm relief fleet organizations require the use of technology like GPS to support these relief and rescue crews.<\/p>\n<p>If you have fleet trucks involved in storm relief and recovery, consider using GPS fleet tracking to increase your efficiency and quickness in helping those in need.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/Contact+Us.html\">Call us here at LiveView GPS at <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liveviewgps.com\/Contact+Us.html\"><strong>1-888-544-0494<\/strong><\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your fleet brings help and supplies to communities recovering from storms like hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, GPS fleet tracking technology can be extremely valuable. Monitoring recovery equipment through the use of GPS fleet tracking devices can make your recovery and relief efforts faster and more efficient. 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