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**Hurricane Idalia: Aerial Imagery**  National Geodetic Survey damage assessment imagery available online. Damaged homes located in Horshoe Beach, Florida*This aerial image shows a portion of Horshoe Beach, Florida, following Hurricane Idalia.* From August 31 - September 2, 2023, the National Geodetic Survey collected aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Imagery was collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners. Collected images are available to view online via the NGS aerial imagery viewer. View tips on how to use the imagery viewer. **View collected NOAA Emergency Response Imagery below:** **August 31: Flight 1**: Imagery includes portions of the following areas in Florida: south of Perry, Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee, and Cedar Key.
				**August 31: Flight 2**: Imagery includes portions of the following areas in Florida: Ingles to Palm Harbor; Saint Petersburg, from Bay Pines to Fort De Soto.
				**September 1: Flight 1**: Imagery includes coastline from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers Beach, as well as filling in gaps from yesterday's flight.
				**September 1: Flight 2**: Imagery includes coastline areas in Georgia, including areas surrounding Saint Simons, Jekyll Island, and Cumberland Island.

				**September 2: Final Flight**: Imagery filled in gaps along portions of the following areas in Florida: south of Perry, Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, Suwannee, and Cedar Key. NOAA's aerial imagery aids safe navigation and captures damage to coastal areas caused by a storm. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool to determine the extent of the damage inflicted by flooding, and to compare baseline coastal areas to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment.
 National Geodetic Survey Imagery: Hurricane Idalia Tips on Viewing National Geodetic Survey Aerial Imagery  More **Information** National Geodetic Survey Emergency Response Imagery National Geodetic Survey Remote Sensing Division NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations NOS Aerial Photography and Shoreline Mapping  *NOAA's National Geodetic Survey is the U.S. Government source for precise latitude, longitude, and elevation measurements. The NOAA fleet of ships and aircraft is operated, managed, and maintained by the NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, which includes commissioned officers of the NOAA Corps and civilian wage mariners.*


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