NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- The City of Norfolk announced they have joined a data-sharing partnership with Waze last February, the app that allows drivers to share real-time traffic and road information.
The partnership is a part of the Connected Citizens Program, which allows city governments to communicate road conditions with app users.
Recently, officials talked to 13News Now about the impact is it having with providing up to date information about flooding issues.
“It’s all about leveraging the technology that exists for a neighbor to help neighbor so they don’t drive through floodwaters," said Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, Jim Redick.
He said the information that is gathered can help in future flooding situations.
“Long term, it also helps us document where our trouble areas are. Like what intersections flood more than others," Redick said.
The city is also working on sensors to detect flooding.