Pano AI

It was a Red Flag Warning day with high temperatures and low humidity when a sudden lighting strike ignited a fire on the remote north side of Bennett Mountain in Douglas County, CO. Within minutes, the Pano system detected smoke, provided video confirming it as wildfire and triangulated coordinates from two camera stations - one from CORE Electric Cooperative and one from Xcel Energy. The Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, seeing the triangulation and video intelligence, initiated a Helitack and rapid initial attack. A crew of 40 from the County and the USDA Forest Service hiked for nearly two and half hours to reach the site while helicopters dropped 17,000 gallons of water to fully contain the fire at three acres. The quick response kept this high risk fire from progressing to what could have been a fast-moving, large-scale fire. Together, CORE and Xcel Energy will have 48 stations live in Colorado in the coming months along with a dozen more from other local governments and enterprises for a total of 60. This collaborative effort enhances the precision and effectiveness of wildfire detection and response, significantly benefiting the communities they serve. Learn more about this collaboration and its impact from Denver7 (KMGH-TV) ➡ bit.ly/3LwuI14 Douglas County, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Mike Alexander, Jordan Ambrogi, Andrew Holder, Pam Feuerstein, Robert Kenney, Colette Bordelon #WildfireResponse #AIforGood

The city of City of Rancho Palos Verdes Verdes, CA, is enhancing wildfire detection and response with AI technology. Pano AI and the city of RPV officially marked the launch of four stations utilizing our high-definition cameras for a 360-degree view of the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula and #AI to detect the earliest signs of smoke. Our system alerts first responders within minutes of detection, ensuring that both firefighters and municipal leaders can act swiftly to protect communities. A special thank you to RPV Mayor John Cruikshank, PE, F.ASCE and California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi for bringing Pano’s technology to your communities. We also want to thank Assistant Fire Chief Brian Kane and the Los Angeles County Fire Department for your hard work and dedication to keeping these communities safe. Also, thank you SpectrumOne for a great segment about the launch! Ara Mihranian, Leah Mirsch, Velveth Schmitz, Dawn Murdock, City of Rolling Hills Estates, City of Rolling Hills, City of Palos Verdes Estates #wildfiresafety #climateadaptation https://bit.ly/3zTnHVa

Last weekend, Pano cameras in Colorado spotted a fire near Breckenridge. Within minutes our system alerted the Red, White & Blue Fire’s Wildland Division and the crew’s rapid response kept the runaway campfire to an eighth of an acre. Our patented triangulation process pinpointed the location of the fire, saving what could have been hours of searching. Thank you Xcel Energy for deploying more than 28 Pano stations in high fire risk areas of Colorado, with 42 expected in the coming months. Read the full story from CBS News Colorado and Spencer Wilson to learn more about the impact of technology on #wildfiremitigation. #WildfireSafety #AIforGood  Anne Sherwood, Michael Haydon, Matt Benedict https://bit.ly/4d25ymJ

Pano AI is proud to be an integral part of Portland General Electric’s wildfire mitigation plans since 2021. By investing in advanced technologies and proactive measures, utilities like PGE are helping keep communities safe while improving grid reliability.   #wildfiresafety #utilitiesindustry #gridresiliency

Day 1 of Edison Electric Institute's #EEI2024 got off to a strong start! The focus on wildfire prevention was front and center with insightful panels and discussions emphasizing how electric companies can reduce the risk of grid infrastructure being involved in wildfire ignitions by deploying key mitigation technologies and practices. Maria Pope, Portland General Electric's CEO, and Chris Rogers built a strong case for investing in #wildfire mitigation technologies such as Cameras/AI and Weather Stations and emphasized the importance of partnering with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management on what has become “a society-wide issue.” Patti Poppe and Steven Powell highlighted the diverse approaches to wildfire mitigation, emphasizing the importance of tailored solutions. Technology investments in situational awareness, vegetation management, and grid hardening, alongside partnerships with local command centers, were noted as key strategies for success. Our own Sonia Kastner walked through the impactful Kutch Fire case study, demonstrating the critical need for timely situational awareness for PGE and responding fire agencies to reduce the spread of fire and keep the power on in the area. We look forward to what Day 2 has to offer. And if you are at the conference, please stop by to see us in The Hub! #wildfiremitigation #utilityindustry

Coming up TODAY: if you are in Las Vegas for #EEI2024, be sure to swing by the Cobalt Ballroom on the 4th floor at 3:30 PM PT to sit in on a discussion with Pano AI CEO Sonia Kastner about #wildfire mitigation strategies for #utilities.

Edison Electric Institute’s #EEI2024, the electric power industry's premier annual event, is nearing and we're pleased to share that our CEO, Sonia Kastner, will join other industry leaders to discuss the increasing challenges utility companies face from wildfire threats. Sonia will share the panel with industry heavyweights such as Patti Poppe, CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Steven Powell, President and CEO of Southern California Edison (SCE); and Bryan Spear, CEO of Technosylva. Together, they will delve into the pressing need for enhanced situational awareness through cutting-edge mitigation strategies. Panel Information: CEO Tech Dialogue: Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Time: 3:35 – 4:00 pm PDT Location: Fontainebleau Hotel, Las Vegas #AI #wildfiremitigation #utilityindustry Join us for this important conversation or stop by The HUB to learn more about Pano AI and our mission to provide world-class technology tools to the emergency managers on the front lines of the climate crisis.

We’re excited that Pano AI will be exhibiting at this year's Edison Electric Institute’s #EEI2024 Conference in Las Vegas. As one of this year’s innovation partners, we look forward to engaging in meaningful conversations with Utility leaders at our booth on how Pano’s technology is a crucial part of a utility’s wildfire mitigation strategy to enhance situational awareness, improve response times, and help protect critical infrastructure. We welcome you to stop by our booth or book a time for a demo in the Hub where we will be showcasing our solution: https://lnkd.in/dJVgpfVG #AI #wildfiremitigation

Wildfire mitigation is a critical priority for utilities, and we're proud to be a part of Portland General Electric’s (PGE) strategy. T&D World recently published an article authored by our Co-founder and CEO Sonia Kastner about Pano AI’s partnership with PGE and the critical need to protect vulnerable utility infrastructure from the increased risk of #wildfires. Our partnership addresses this risk through Pano’s fully-managed solution, Pano Rapid Detect, which helps fortify utilities and local communities against wildfire threats. Our solution provides utilities like PGE with immediate, actionable intelligence to improve operational and grid resilience, safeguarding communities, infrastructure, and the environment. Thank you T&D World for this spotlight opportunity. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3yLrPGz    #StopWildfires #AI Maria Pope, Dan Nuñez, Brett Phillips, William Messner, Jay Landstrom, Phil Schneider

Pano AI hosted a breakfast discussion during #NARUC in Vail that brought together regulators, utilities, and first responders to discuss the role of cameras and #AI in enhancing #wildfire situational awareness. Discussion spotlighted how AI-driven technology can improve wildfire preparedness, resource allocation, and containment efforts, while also showcasing its integral role in utility #wildfiremitigation strategies, including smarter Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) strategies that maintain grid resiliency to safeguard communities. We’re grateful for the meaningful conversations and the opportunity to work with forward-thinking leaders dedicated to community safety, wildfire risk mitigation, and grid resiliency. Together, we are making significant strides in using technology to help protect our communities from the threat of wildfires. #StopWildfires Anne Sherwood, Julia Hamm, Deputy Fire Chief Jacob Andersen, MBA, CPM