Weather Innovation, Smart Energy, and Resilience (WISER) is an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC).
The latest WISER-funded project is tackling the overlooked disparities in power outage impacts between rural and urban communities. While outages affect everyone, low-income, elderly, and racially minoritized communities—especially in rural areas—face longer disruptions and more severe consequences.
By integrating geospatial analysis with social vulnerability data, this project is developing a GIS-based tool to map and analyze outage risks in real-time. This interactive platform will help utilities, emergency managers, and policymakers better allocate resources, enhance disaster preparedness, and improve equity in power restoration efforts.
With a focus on building resilience for all, this research is set to drive impactful changes in disaster response and infrastructure planning. Stay tuned as we work toward a more just and resilient energy future! 🔋🌍
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