Test the Waters
We guide drivers safely to their destinations.
Karen Siebald and Cynthia Taylor
We give a visual representation of flood water effects on drivers’ cars.
People who are not used to flooding in their area or have limited experience with flooding waters need to be better informed.
USGS has an app for Texas stream and river levels, but not for roads specifically.
Flood Patrol from Up Noah is a local application for Manila, Philippines.
Flood-American Red Cross is an app for flood preparedness only.
We provide the user data about how easily their car can be stalled or swept away by flooding water
Each year more deaths occur due to flooding than any other severe weather related hazard.
More than half of all deaths occur from when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.
Most people do not have coverage for their cars that covers flooding.
Just 6” of water can cause loss of control or stalling.
Many cars can float in as little as 1’ of water, and can be swept away in as little as 2’ of water.
Meet Patricia
Just moved to New Orleans
Single mom to a preschooler, Cody
Needs a safe way to and from school in a flooding scenario
Patricia is confronted with flooding on her route, and is unsure whether she should proceed.
Let’s open the App!
https://xd.adobe.com/view/73f3af1c-0e71-474d-90a4-09f663a1bd1f/
Spacial Recognition
App identifies a object with a standardized height--i.e. light pole.
Alert!
Alert will prompt based on the
water height to object ratio.
Alternative Routing
User is given optional alternative routing around flooded areas.
Next Steps
What next?
More features!
Questions?
References
Thank You!
Thanks to CMG and Tech Talent South
and thanks to Amanda, Cassandra, and Anoush!
Karen Siebald and Cynthia Taylor