AI Tackles Wildfire Risks in New Mexico
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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative in northern New Mexico is leveraging AI technology from Firescape to mitigate wildfire risks during a dry spring. The utility, part of a pilot program, uses detailed risk maps to identify hot spots for preventive measures like tree trimming and setting up microgrids. Focusing on high-risk areas such as Taos Canyon and Taos Ski Valley, the co-op is collaborating with Carson National Forest to prioritize diseased trees. Drones are used to scan for dead trees, while microgrids ensure power for critical needs during outages. With record-low snowpack and red flag warnings, the co-op emphasizes the importance of AI and drones in safeguarding communities from catastrophic fires.
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