The Erskine and Deer fires recently have greatly affected our communities and caused many residents to suddenly find themselves without a home and in need of help.
Technology Fighting the Wildfires (Tech FTW) is an innovation competition to develop the best technology tool to help with wildfire response and victim assistance in Kern County that responds to specific needs of the affected communities and those trying to help them.
This competition is open to all professions and experience levels; the only requirement is compassion. Teams will be formed at the event Friday night and work out innovations throughout the weekend at MESH Cowork.
Teams will be judged on how well the technology tool fits a community need and how well the prototype for the technology tool is built.
THEMES: wildfire response, victim assistance
PRIZE: Winning teams will receive a trophy and half of raffle ticket sales.
If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected] and use the subject "Tech FTW".
This event is sponsored by these local businesses: KIT Community, Mershon Enterprises, MESH Cowork, Creative Cowork, Ponce de Leon Enterprises, and the All for One Movement Organization.
Interested in volunteering for or sponsoring this event? Let us know at [email protected]. For more information on how you can help those affected by the Erskine Fire, please visit the All for One Movement Organization website.
All paid ticket proceeds will go towards food, refreshments, and organization. The other half of raffle proceeds will go to the All For One Movement to aid in their efforts to help victims of the Erskine Fire.