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DHS LINK Toolkit Helps Map Disaster Risks
New software lets emergency managers predict infrastructure failures before they happen
In brief
New software lets emergency managers predict infrastructure failures before they happen LINK toolkit identifies critical infrastructure connections to prevent cascading disasters Originally reported by Dallas Express.
What is LINK Toolkit
DHS Science and Technology Directorate created LINK to help emergency managers map local infrastructure and predict disaster impacts
Local Infrastructure Focus
LINK tracks clean water, sewage, electricity, transportation, and communications networks that affect daily life
Wildfire Scenario Example
LINK identifies water shutoff points during wildfires to protect drinking water systems and locate power loss at hospitals
“It's these real-time infrastructure details that make all the difference”
Flood Substation Risk
A flood disabled substation could shut down wastewater treatment causing health hazards through overflow
Key Features
Open-source AI identifies failure points, models relationships, and lets communities control their data without storing it
Real-World Use
LINK shows how power loss at a hospital affects water systems through interconnected infrastructure
Next Steps
Updated version with stakeholder feedback will be tested in late October and released by spring 2028
The short version
LINK toolkit identifies critical infrastructure connections to prevent cascading disasters
