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 Definition: A group of private citizens providing
Real-time access for internet users to view various areas of the canal day or night.
While cams located on hills above canal may show water levels, cams located at lower levels will show any canal maintenance crews, any activity on or near canal by authorized or unauthorized personnel (this can include anyone from canal walkers to ATV activity), and by proximity or zoom with your cam, could show any canal wall invasion caused by critters or other sources.
This passive surveillance network can be useful for both sides. Residents, by accessing the cam network, can see for themselves in real-time the state of the canal. And, if any other problems arise, government agencies will have a digital record of the event for analysis. Wouldn't it have been nice to have a digital record at the time of the break in January 2008?
None of us want this to happen again and it will take a joint effort to prevent it.
Real-time access for internet users to view areas affected by the lack of water in the canal
Hazen residents were without water for months because of the canal shut off. Live cams at locations showing the damage caused by lack of water are also needed.
Who and what we need:
We need Fernley and Hazen residents who have a clear view of the canal (upper or lower) from their property and who are willing to set up private live feed cams pointed at the Canal or other locations where water is or should be.
If you'd like to join the Fernley Canal Cam Network and don't have the equipment we can help you get a good camera along with installation and guide you to the right software to use for uploading.
Note: The Fernley Canal Cam Network is strictly voluntary. We are not paying for any internet fees incurred, cams, installation or software . . but we can get you the best deals and instructions so that you can participate.
Cams must be placed on your property!
What we Do: Provide hosting and maintenance for the Canal Cam site, software support operation to cam providers. We will also provide appropriate phone numbers on the site for any emergency situation that you witness.
Technical Information: Complete installation of hardware can be provided by Trinity Alarms in Fernley. This includes hardware cost, installation of Cam, housing, cables, PC hook up to USB port etc. Pricing $500 - $700 complete. Chris Murphy, owner of Trinity Alarms stated he had 5 cams in stock ready to install or for purchase.
*Software can be obtained here.
If you wish to buy and install your own equipment that's fine too. Just let us know when you're live and we'll tie you in to the network.
What you will need: PC with USB port & 24hr internet connection.
If you are interested in joining our Fernley Canal Cam Network please e-mail us at [email protected]
Sponsored by FernleyNews.com
Recruiting participants is our first step. After volunteers have established their webcams we will then implement the cams at FernleyNews.com along with bulletins and a group/section within the communtiy. The canal cam section on our weather page will only be available after cams have been established and are live.
page down for map of possible cam locations and point of views
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