<ul><li>The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be trialing a new drone-in-a-box program in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season.</li><li>The program aims to improve emergency response in the aftermath of storms by having drones stationed at key locations that can be remotely activated for quicker assessment and aid delivery.</li><li>By using drones, emergency teams can map out the safest routes, locate trapped individuals, identify hazards such as downed powerlines, and deliver emergency supplies to affected areas.</li><li>The NCDOT has been awarded $1.1 million from the SMART Grants program to test the drone-in-a-box initiative, with the goal of enhancing disaster management and expediting emergency services.</li></ul>

North Carolina Tests New Drone-in-a-Box Program for Storm Recovery

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