Distinctive AFWS Designs, Inc. (DDi) has been serving clients with innovative automated flood warning systems since 1990 through a wide array of services. In over 20 states DDi has installed and/or maintained over 2000 gauging stations, established over 300 computer base stations, and pioneered hundreds of emergency plans and procedures for public and private entities across the nation.
We have worked with several agencies on installing both still image and 24/7 live video cameras for monitoring potentially high hazard locations and facilities. We have also designed, installed and made operational the first live-tweeting river level monitoring gauge in the U.S.
Through all of this experience, DDi has developed expertise with numerous brands of hardware and software for automated flood warning systems. We can confidently provide you, the client, with the knowledge and resources you need to evaluate your specific problems and design a system that will fulfill your specific needs and expectations.
DDi has been instrumental in bringing about a greater awareness of the need for improved data quality and better maintenance of monitoring and warning systems. Our customers have experienced overwhelming enhancements in data accuracy and reliability.
“I really appreciate all the good work you have done for our office and the NWS over the past several years. You have really made my job much easier. … I would be happy to recommend someone who has provided such excellent service as you have done for several years.”
– Dr. Joseph Pelissier
National Weather Service
“I am delighted to see a full report detailing all the maintenance services that were completed (this is yet one more testament to the quality of services you provide, I thank you for that).”
– Alehubel Teshome
PE, Prince George’s County, Maryland
“The Harris County Flood Control District has been utilizing the services of Distinctive AFWS Designs for several years to advance our Flood Warning System. From on-call support immediately following hurricane’s Ike and Harvey, to examining our entire maintenance system and training of our staff on the proper fundamentals and techniques of remote sensing technologies, Distinctive AFWS Designs has exemplified professionalism and leadership to our organization through many of the various tasks required to accomplish our overall goal of a superior flood warning system.”
– Jeff Lindner
Director Hydrologic Operations Division/Meteorologist, Harris County Flood Control District
“It has been great to work with the experts! ESP Associates has worked with Distinctive AFWS Designs for the past 10 years supporting the State of North Carolina Flood Warning System with dozens of flood warning sensor installations. For each project, they have delivered with expertly planned and executed installations, reliable, high quality data and timely communication and service. We value our decade long relationship.”
– David M. Key, P.E.
ESP Associates, Inc.
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