Building Queensland’s flood resilience
The Brisbane-based disaster technology company FloodMapp, exemplifies the Buy Queensland procurement approach, almost tripling its local workforce from 10 to 29 in 6 months. This enabled FloodMapp to develop the 3 innovative technology products (ForeCast, NowCast and PostCast) that delivered positive outcomes for Queenslanders by enabling quick, informed disaster and recovery responses during floods.
FloodMapp co-founder, CEO Juliette Murphy commercialised the world's first ‘at scale, real time intelligence tool’ in 3 years.
The company grew quickly as they utilised emerging tools and technologies like AI and machine learning, along with traditional hydraulics and hydrology approaches.
Engagement with government agencies helped inform, and pilot the product.
“We have given them tools that helped to save lives, prevent damage to assets and streamline distribution of recovery funds and resources to these communities,” Juliette said.
FloodMapp integrates asset-specific, live mapping feeds with existing geographic information systems.
During the 2022 floods, ForeCast, NowCast and PostCast provided real-time flood intelligence services for 191 days, 24 hours per day.
31 ForeCast flood maps across thirteen cities and towns were delivered to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, enabling warning time, door knocking, evacuation planning, swift water rescues, and preventing livestock loss and damage.
The 4584 NowCast flood maps helped prevent asset damage and enabled de-energising, while PostCast maps facilitated timely recovery.
Supporting local has allowed FloodMapp to ‘fuel its growth’ to create Queensland jobs and win international contracts, while boosting Queenslanders’ resilience.
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- Last updated:
- 15 December 2023