A tool lets residents track Texas power outages and aids in disaster response
Phys.org
March 4, 2026
Texas is known nationwide for its grueling hot summers. However, hurricanes and occasional winter weather can have a harsher impact on citizens and infrastructure due to the effects of power outages. Led by director and primary investigator Dr. Samuel Brody, researchers from the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) have created a tool that can show residents, emergency responders and policy makers where power outages are occurring in near real-time, helping users respond to disasters faster, safer and smarter.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026