Building Queensland’s flood resilience

The Brisbane-based disaster technology company FloodMapp is a prime example of the Buy Queensland procurement approach, almost tripling its local workforce from 10 to 29 in 6 months.

This enabled FloodMapp to develop the 3 innovative technology products (ForeCast, NowCast and PostCast) that delivered positive outcomes for Queenslanders by enabling quick, informed disaster and recovery responses during floods.

FloodMapp co-founder and CEO, Juliette Murphy, commercialised the world's first ‘at scale, real time intelligence tool’ in just 3 years.

The company has seen rapid advancement by integrating AI and machine learning technology with traditional hydraulics and hydrology approaches.

Engagement with government agencies helped inform and pilot FloodMapp Products.

'We have given them tools that helped to save lives, prevent damage to assets and streamline distribution of recovery funds and resources to these communities,' Juliette said.

FloodMapp integrates asset-specific, live mapping feeds with existing geographic information systems. During the 2022 floods, ForeCast, NowCast and PostCast provided real-time flood intelligence services for 191 continuous days.

Thirty-one ForeCast flood maps across 13 cities and towns were delivered to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, enabling warning time, door knocking, evacuation planning, swift water rescues, and preventing livestock loss and damage.

Similarly, 4584 NowCast flood maps helped prevent asset damage and enabled de-energising, while PostCast maps facilitated timely recovery.

Supporting local industries has allowed FloodMapp to ‘fuel its growth’ to create Queensland jobs and win international contracts, while boosting Queenslanders’ resilience.

Building on this success, FloodMapp is proud to announce a new partnership with the Queensland Police Service (QPS), starting May 1, 2024. This contract will extend ForeCast, NowCast, and PostCast services throughout Queensland, further bolstering the state's flood resilience and emergency response capabilities.

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