HSR.health and WaldoAir Launch Pilot to Revolutionize Disaster Response

HSR.health, a leader in GeoAI solutions for health risk analytics, has partnered with WaldoAir, an innovator in aerial imaging, to pilot a groundbreaking program aimed at transforming disaster response and recovery efforts. By combining high-resolution aerial imagery with social determinants of health (SDOH) data and health risk indicators, this initiative will provide emergency responders with unprecedented insights, enabling faster, data-driven decisions in the aftermath of disasters.

The pilot program seeks to validate the operational status of medical facilities pre- and post-incident, estimate facility damage, and combine health and social risk data to enhance situational awareness. The integration of high-resolution imagery of disaster regions with health risk indices and SDOH data will enable responders to identify areas of high storm damage, high health risks, and the operational status of healthcare facilities—all critical for improving response and recovery outcomes.

“This collaboration is a potential game-changer for disaster response,” said Ajay K Gupta, CEO of HSR.health. “By integrating real-time aerial data with health risk analytics, we equip response teams to make faster, more accurate decisions regarding both disaster and emergency medical response. This translates to more lives saved and more efficient use of critical resources during the most urgent moments.”

This pilot leverages WaldoAir’s state-of-the-art aerial imaging technology to capture critical data from disaster zones with remarkable speed and accuracy. HSR.health will leverage its AI Orchestrator, Anna, to synthesize these complex data points into actionable insights conveyed through natural language alongside the map and table visualizations as needed.

“This pilot is a crucial step forward in disaster preparedness and recovery,” said Chris Vaughan, Chief Operating Officer of WaldoAir. “Combining our aerial imagery with HSR.health’s analytics allows emergency personnel to act quickly and decisively when time is of the essence.”

The collaboration will use storm data from public sources such as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and medical facility data from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and HSR.health’s Care Desert Initiative. The health data will be integrated with imagery data and tested in a simulated disaster scenario, such as Hurricane Ian that made landfall in Florida and South Carolina in 2022, providing a powerful demonstration of its real-world potential.

This innovative approach enhances response capabilities and provides a data-rich foundation for long-term recovery planning. By rapidly identifying at-risk populations and forecasting health risks, the partnership aims to improve decision-making during response and ensures that health systems and communities can proactively address evolving risks. Anna empowers wider audiences to understand and leverage geospatial, satellite, and aerial data allowing response teams can prioritize their efforts to address the needs of the most vulnerable communities.

About HSR.health: 

HSR.health is at the forefront of health risk analytics, utilizing geospatial intelligence and AI to forecast and mitigate health risks. Its patented platform integrates environmental, social, and demographic data to provide actionable insights across various sectors, including public health, disaster response, and economic risk mitigation.

Learn more about HSR.health at their website, LinkedIn, and X.

About WaldoAir: 

WaldoAir specializes in aerial imaging and data collection, offering state-of-the-art technology to capture high-quality aerial imagery in a variety of applications, from agriculture to disaster management. With a commitment to innovation, WaldoAir helps organizations harness the power of aerial data to make informed decisions.