… Satellites are helping remote communities like these protect themselves from flooding disasters by providing reliable access to water level data. For the first time, vulnerable neighborhoods can monitor their local waterways with comprehensive information that was previously unavailable, giving them critical insights to improve flood preparedness. This breakthrough comes through a new web application called Water Information from Space, or WISP, recently launched by the U.S. Geological Survey. The satellite-powered tool is transforming how communities understand and analyze their water systems, providing valuable data for flood recovery, infrastructure planning and long-term water resource management across America. 

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