Alaska DOT Livestreams Glacial Outburst Flood to Emergency Managers in Real Time

Synopsis

Rising waters from a glacial outburst flood threatened infrastructure near Juneau, and Alaska DOT responded from the air. The agency deployed a drone to stream live video directly to emergency managers, giving officials real-time visibility into river levels, erosion, and roadway conditions. Instead of sending crews into unstable terrain, decision-makers assessed the situation remotely, accelerating response and enabling faster, safer action during a rapidly evolving natural event.