How New Orleans Works to Prevent Building Collapses

What’s happening? New Orleans is doubling down on building inspectors to ward off building collapses.

Why is this important? New Orleans is automating a system to compare GPS data from city inspectors with inspection records. The system will also work to ensure properly credentialed inspectors go to building cites.

How will this be important? By continuing to audit inspection process, it can help identify dangerous situations.

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