Flood Control Camera Installations

About the Program

Category: Risk and Emergency Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (District) has an extensive network of flood control facilities that need to be monitored, especially during storm events. Many of these facilities are in remote locations with no close access to power and data transmission. The District saw a need for a remote visual monitoring solution that was self-supporting for power and data transmission. In 2022, the District installed 10 cameras to its existing network of cameras, bringing the total number of cameras up to 60. A significant benefit of these cameras is providing a safer method of monitoring facilities during storm events by reducing the necessity of physically visiting a facility to monitor performance. These cameras can monitor flood control facilities 24/7 and provide a valuable resource to make real-time decisions. The District can more efficiently allocate resources to address areas of concern. Additionally, with the video capture capabilities of these cameras, the District can further analyze the performance of its facilities.