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flag North Carolina is upgrading landslide warnings with new tech to predict risks 24 hours ahead, using rain and soil data, after Helene’s deadly landslides.

flag After Hurricane Helene triggered hundreds of landslides in western North Carolina, the state is overhauling its landslide hazard mapping system to predict risks up to 24 hours in advance using rainfall forecasts and soil moisture data, focusing on areas with projected five inches or more of rain. flag The updated system aims to reduce false alarms and improve emergency response, with a $3 million recovery funding boost enabling the team to expand from three to six members and maintain a network of monitoring stations, many of which are damaged by wildlife and vandalism. flag While the maps will continue to inform property assessments, local governments retain authority over development and mitigation decisions.

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