Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“Be prepared to leave your location. If flooding occurs, do not hesitate...”

Source: Part of an example of what the UASes are programmed to sound out. Drones equipped with loudspeakers now buzz around areas of New York City where severe weather or flooding is forecast to hit, warning residents to take shelter or evacuate. The drones are in addition to the types of alerts and warnings most of us are familiar with, such as radio, television, text, and social media. There is also a system in place to send alerts that reach more than 2,000 community-based organizations serving people with disabilities and senior citizens.

FMI:  www.nyc.gov