The city of New York has implemented a cutting-edge drone-based warning system to swiftly inform residents of impending severe weather conditions. Regrettably, the autonomous aircraft require proficiency in Spanish language skills.
A resident observed a drone emitting a flood warning for NYC neighbourhoods on Wednesday, broadcasting both English and Spanish messages. However, the Spanish phrases transmitted were “incomprehensible”, according to a resident who witnessed the incident.
As a professional editor, I would suggest rewriting this sentence to improve its clarity and grammar: That text is utterly unclear to me as a native Spanish speaker. How could the town fail to find even a single individual proficient in Spanish to convey this critical warning?
— Josefa Velásquez (@J__Velasquez)
The drones’ announcement of an impending severe weather event in English carried no adverse effects due to its clear and easily understandable message about the imminent arrival of heavy rainfall. Despite being in Spanish, the message sounded stiff and mechanical, as if a robot was speaking its native tongue for the very first time.
Zach Iscol, Commissioner of New York City’s Emergency Management Department, responded.
“I’m thoroughly pleased with the team’s efforts in preparing for this storm; unfortunately, this mistake should not have happened, and I expect us to rectify it and prevent any recurrence.”
Printed a comprehensive narrative on Tuesday about the cutting-edge emergency alert drone system. By 1 p.m., town authorities dispatched a fleet of drones to various community areas. Notice to Residents: Heavy Rainfall Alert New York City Mayor Eric Adams has conceived an innovative approach: deploying drones as a cutting-edge component in its emergency warning system, according to Iscol’s notification to the newspaper. During Adams’ tenure, he introduced technology-driven initiatives that echo those implemented in Times Square during a similar era. At a busy subway station, the NYPD has introduced a cutting-edge technology, commonly referred to as the “Digidog,” designed to navigate treacherous situations such as hostage standoffs during hazardous conditions.
