When disaster strikes, the first thing that residents do is try to contact their loved ones or call for help. What happens when connectivity networks are unable to cope with the unexpected surge, or worse, are themselves damaged by the disaster?
Anchor is a wireless service that links up neighborhoods during an emergency to keep residents informed and connected to city agencies when the grid is down. This backup infrastructure is solar-powered and installed on existing lamp posts, building resilience in cities increasingly at risk from extreme events.
