Juno Maps, a leading geospatial technology company, has been named a winner of the RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II, an international competition led by RISE Resilience Innovations to accelerate innovative solutions addressing growing flood risks in inland communities across western Virginia. The award recognizes Smart Site Plan, Juno Maps' cloud-based flagship platform designed to help local governments prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood events. This platform enables municipal teams, regardless of technical background, to visualize flood risk, assess vulnerable infrastructure, and collaborate in real-time across departments.
Dustin Rauch, President & CEO of Juno Maps, expressed honor in being selected and emphasized the platform's potential to save lives and protect infrastructure. The partnership with Virginia riverine communities through this challenge reinforces the company's mission to provide powerful data tools to those who need them most. As a Challenge winner, Juno Maps will pilot Smart Site Plan in multiple western Virginia municipalities, aiming to demonstrate how intuitive geospatial tools can support data-driven resilience planning in high-risk areas.
Paul Robinson, Executive Director of RISE, highlighted the urgency of Juno Maps' solution, noting that it gives communities the ability to see and understand flood risk before disasters occur. The platform offers local governments an immediate, easy-to-use method to comprehend and respond to risks, bringing clarity and confidence to flood-prone inland Virginia communities. Funded by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II focuses on scalable solutions that strengthen long-term recovery, improve local decision-making, and build resilience to freshwater flooding. Juno Maps was chosen for its potential to deliver measurable, real-world impact in these vulnerable regions.
The implications of this announcement are significant for community resilience and public safety. By integrating tools like Smart Site Plan, municipalities can proactively address flood risks, potentially reducing economic losses and enhancing emergency response strategies. This approach aligns with broader efforts to mitigate climate-related hazards, offering a model for other regions facing similar challenges. For more information on Juno Maps, visit https://junomaps.com, and to learn about RISE Resilience Innovations, visit https://www.riseresilience.org.
