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Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands
Press Release – Gisborne District Council The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team are heading out of the region buoyed by what they hope they can introduce to their country after visiting Tairāwhiti Civil Defence. Technical coordinator Stephano Tou and planning and advisory coordinator Ella Napara had a whistle stop visit to Tairāwhiti as part of their NEMA (National Emergency Management Association) supported trip to New Zealand which also included stop-offs in Wellington and Palmerston North. 'I am already thinking about how we can replicate some of the systems Tairāwhiti has in place, using the tools we have available to us,' said Mr Tou. 'We came here to see the ECC (Emergency Coordination Centre) design concept and the tools being used. We'll be taking from it the things that are suitable for us.' TEMO general manager Ben Green and readiness and operations manager Marcus Tibble showed the visitors the state of the art desalination units, the solar powered stations and a 50-litre water heater, as well as the award-winning COP (Common Operating Picture) among other things at the centre. 'Many of these are not things we have in the Cook Islands,' said Mr Tau, who loved the self-sustainability the equipment provided a community. 'It is very relatable here in terms of the population and challenges faced.' Mr Green had underlined the importance of not relying on a national system in times of crisis. 'It is good Ben recognises that and plans with that in mind.' Mr Tou had built an internationally award winning dashboard but wanted to take it to the next level based on what he had seen in Tairāwhiti. Ben Green said the visit was a win-win. 'We gain just as much when hosting international groups given our dispersed communities as well as the region being subject to being cut off,' said Mr Green. 'We often take for granted what resources and capabilities we have developed and imbedded here in Tairāwhiti, however and in context of the South Pacific, we actively collaborate with one another on the back of these events' Ms Napara said it had been an amazing trip. 'It is blowing my mind in a good way,' she said. 'I like the systems here (in Tairāwhiti) – they are so impressive. Everything is there right at your fingertips. We want to build a system where all the data is collected and saved.' The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. The visitors were hugely grateful to NEMA and the Cook Islands government for their support for the trip.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scoop
Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands
Press Release – Gisborne District Council The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team are heading out of the region buoyed by what they hope they can introduce to their country after visiting Tairāwhiti Civil Defence. Technical coordinator Stephano Tou and planning and advisory coordinator Ella Napara had a whistle stop visit to Tairāwhiti as part of their NEMA (National Emergency Management Association) supported trip to New Zealand which also included stop-offs in Wellington and Palmerston North. 'I am already thinking about how we can replicate some of the systems Tairāwhiti has in place, using the tools we have available to us,' said Mr Tou. 'We came here to see the ECC (Emergency Coordination Centre) design concept and the tools being used. We'll be taking from it the things that are suitable for us.' TEMO general manager Ben Green and readiness and operations manager Marcus Tibble showed the visitors the state of the art desalination units, the solar powered stations and a 50-litre water heater, as well as the award-winning COP (Common Operating Picture) among other things at the centre. 'Many of these are not things we have in the Cook Islands,' said Mr Tau, who loved the self-sustainability the equipment provided a community. 'It is very relatable here in terms of the population and challenges faced.' Mr Green had underlined the importance of not relying on a national system in times of crisis. 'It is good Ben recognises that and plans with that in mind.' Mr Tou had built an internationally award winning dashboard but wanted to take it to the next level based on what he had seen in Tairāwhiti. Ben Green said the visit was a win-win. 'We gain just as much when hosting international groups given our dispersed communities as well as the region being subject to being cut off,' said Mr Green. 'We often take for granted what resources and capabilities we have developed and imbedded here in Tairāwhiti, however and in context of the South Pacific, we actively collaborate with one another on the back of these events' Ms Napara said it had been an amazing trip. 'It is blowing my mind in a good way,' she said. 'I like the systems here (in Tairāwhiti) – they are so impressive. Everything is there right at your fingertips. We want to build a system where all the data is collected and saved.' The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. The visitors were hugely grateful to NEMA and the Cook Islands government for their support for the trip.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Flytrex, Wing Implement Commercial Strategic Flight Coordination in Overlapping Airspace in the U.S.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flytrex and Wing have each implemented the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) Strategic Coordination standard in the United States with a first-of-its-kind application into daily flight operations near Dallas, Texas. The work is part of a broader industry-FAA collaboration establishing the foundations for a national UTM ecosystem. The two drone delivery companies are first among several drone operators to further integrate into the airspace by automating the separation of commercial drone flights in low-altitude shared airspace. This groundbreaking implementation marks the first time that multiple beyond visual line of sight drone operators are leveraging UTM services for commercial, sustained operations. By sharing their flight plans and strategically coordinating drone paths, Flytrex and Wing are pioneering a scalable approach to drone delivery—one that is more collaborative and adaptable as the skies become increasingly dynamic. 'Unmanned Traffic Management is the backbone of a scalable drone delivery ecosystem,' said Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. 'It allows multiple operators to fly safely and efficiently, even in densely populated areas, by mitigating drone to drone collision risks. We're proud to work alongside Wing to pioneer a new standard for airspace coordination built for scale.' A First in the Nation: Coordinated Commercial Drone Delivery in Shared Airspace The rapid growth of drone technology and commercial drone delivery operations, especially in suburban areas, has highlighted the need for real-time coordination between service providers. While the foundations for UTM have been under development for years, this marks the first time in the United States that two commercial drone delivery services have implemented this technological solution in daily operations over a shared airspace. Rather than operating in siloed zones, Flytrex and Wing operate in close proximity to serve overlapping communities, while managing their flight paths to prevent conflicts. They exchange flight intent data and automatically adjust their flight paths to meet deconfliction requirements, without the need for manual coordination between the two companies. Both companies participate in the Federal Aviation Administration's UTM Operational Evaluation, facilitating this exchange. 'This is yet another milestone for the UTM Operational Evaluation, leveraging core principles of U.S. aviation and innovation,' said Margaret Nagle, Vice President and Global Head of Policy, Regulatory and Community Affairs at Wing. 'By leveraging the benefits of global standards, we will increasingly see multiple drone services sharing the same, overlapping airspace and operating at scale. For Wing, this is how we deliver more goods to more people - right when they need it.' Looking Ahead This implementation of interoperable UTM services based on a global, industry-consensus standard sets the stage for a new era in aerial logistics. This collaboration allows multiple drone fleets to operate together in dense environments while maintaining service reliability and public trust. This breakthrough effort represents a major step toward integrating drone delivery into the everyday fabric of American life. As the airspace becomes more populated with autonomous aircraft, real-time and digital coordination between service providers will help maintain safety and efficiency. About Flytrex Flytrex is a leader in ultrafast, on-demand drone food delivery. It has delivered over 200,000 deliveries in Texas and North Carolina. The company has been at the forefront of transforming last-mile logistics, providing suburban communities with affordable, scalable access to aerial delivery. Flytrex operates in multiple U.S. states and continues to expand its footprint, focusing on enhancing quality of life through innovation in autonomous logistics. About Wing Wing offers drone delivery. Our fleet of lightweight, highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes and between healthcare providers in minutes. Wing has made more than 450,000 commercial drone deliveries on three continents and is currently expanding in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metroplex and to Charlotte, NC.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Advocacy Center Launches Care Coordination Program
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has partnered with Unbound Now Waco and the McLennan County Care Coordination Advisory Council to launch a new Care Coordination Program for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY). 'It signifies the official launch of Care Coordination in McLennan County, a statewide initiative that is designed to provide coordinated services to those that are at risk and who have been exploited, and provide those intense wraparound services and care,' said Sarah Hopping, Care Coordinator for McLennan County. Hopping explained that this program has been 'in the works' for about three to four years now. This strategic initiative is a multidisciplinary approach designed to support children and youth who are at risk for or have experienced sexual exploitation in Texas. 'We are not letting any kid fall through the cracks on our watch,' said Kristi Hayes, with Unbound Now Waco. 'I always say that Waco is the magical place. That is the place where collaboration, communication — we truly lock arms together and it's unlike any community I've been a part of.' The launch event was filled with attendees such as law enforcement, city officials, and those in support of the Advocacy Center and Unbound Now Waco. 'I always feel supported in McLennan County — we do this really well already. So, it's kind of just putting a name to something we've been doing for a while now,' Hopping said. As the new program finally kicks off, Hopping says she's looking forward to helping the children and youth of McLennan County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Times of Oman
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
OOC participates in the 100th GCC Executive Board meeting
Oman Olympic Committee (OOC) participated in the 100th GCC NOCs meeting, held in Kuwait last Sunday. Representing OOC at the meeting were Taha Sulaiman Al-Kishry, OOC Secretary-General; Sayyida Sanaa Hamad Al-Busaidiya, Chairwoman of Oman Women's Sports and Gender Equality Committee; and Mohammed Hamad Al-Rahbi, OOC Executive Director. The meeting reviewed several important agenda items related to sports and athletes in the GCC countries, focusing on their development. Among the key topics discussed were the latest updates on the 3rd GCC Beach Games, which Oman will host from April 5 to 11, 2024. The Secretary-General provided a detailed presentation on the latest preparations for hosting the event, including the unveiling of the games' logo. Members of the Executive Board and representatives of the GCC General Secretariat expressed their gratitude to OOC for its commitment and dedication to organizing the event according to the highest standards, ensuring an ideal environment for the competitions. The General Secretariat also urged NOCs of GCC countries to adhere to the timelines set by the organizing committee and the regulations outlined in the GCC Joint Games Statute. The Executive Board reviewed the schedule for the GCC Joint Sports Games from 2023 to 2027. Additionally, the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee submitted a request to host the 2nd GCC Youth Games in 2028, which was approved. A recommendation was made to GCC NOCs, for final endorsement. The Planning, Coordination, and Follow-up Committee was tasked with preparing a schedule for the GCC Joint Sports Games for the years 2029 to 2031. Members were also briefed on the draft of the Unified Statute for GCC Sports Federations, prepared by the Qatari Olympic Committee in coordination with the Advisory Sports Committee. The draft included a proposal for the establishment of a GCC Sports Federation. It was agreed to circulate the draft statute to NOCs of the GCC countries for feedback before submitting it to the Supreme Council for approval. The relevant committee was assigned to update the statute as needed, as it serves as a legal framework aimed at unifying GCC sports efforts under a single organizational umbrella. In follow-up to the work of the advisory committees under the Executive Board, the Board approved the plans of the Sports and Athletes Committees for 2025. It also emphasized the need for the Advisory Committee for Women's Sports and the Paralympic Committee to expedite the preparation of their plans for the current year. The advisory committees were urged to enhance their contributions and improve performance in implementing their plans for the coming years. The Board approved the organization of a conference on sports law and management, in line with the strategy for developing joint sports efforts endorsed by GCC NOCs Heads. The Planning, Coordination, and Follow-up Committee was tasked with developing a comprehensive plan for the conference, initially limited to GCC countries, with the possibility of expanding it into an international event in the future. On another note,Sayyida Sanaa Hamad Al-Busaidiya, Chairwoman of Oman Women's Sports and Gender EqualityCommittee, and Saada Salem Al-Ismailiya, Deputy Chairwoman of the Committee, participated in the meeting of the Advisory Committee for Women's Sports, held in Kuwait. Dr. Amer Hamed Al-Touqi, a member of the Sports Advisory Committee, attended the 6th meeting of the committee. The meeting addressed several topics, including the Unified Statute for GCC Sports Federations, the committee's action plan for 2025, and updates on the 3rd GCC Beach Games. Additionally, Badr Ali Awlad Thani from OOC participated in a workshop on preventing competition manipulation, held on the sidelines of the meetings.
