Longwood enhances hurricane preparedness with high-tech survey vehicle

The city of Longwood said residents may notice a special vehicle driving through neighborhoods this week as part of its hurricane preparedness efforts.Officials said the vehicle, operated by DebrisTech, is equipped with 360-degree cameras and LiDAR technology to document roads, signs and vegetation throughout the city.The goal is to create a detailed baseline of current conditions so crews can more easily assess damage and debris if a storm hits.City leaders said the project is part of their ongoing effort to strengthen emergency response and speed up post-storm recovery.

The city of Longwood said residents may notice a special vehicle driving through neighborhoods this week as part of its hurricane preparedness efforts.

Officials said the vehicle, operated by DebrisTech, is equipped with 360-degree cameras and LiDAR technology to document roads, signs and vegetation throughout the city.

The goal is to create a detailed baseline of current conditions so crews can more easily assess damage and debris if a storm hits.

City leaders said the project is part of their ongoing effort to strengthen emergency response and speed up post-storm recovery.

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