By Alice Chambers |
The US Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Response will use Disaster Tech’s Pratus platform to prepare and respond to major incidents along the coastline.
Built on Microsoft Azure Government and integrated with Microsoft 365, Pratus will serve as the Coast Guard’s central incident command platform during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament, which will take place across North America, is expected to draw millions of visitors, increasing activity in coastal cities and ports.
Pratus delivers operational data, mapping tools and team coordination features into one secure, cloud-based workspace. Instead of switching between disconnected systems, Coast Guard teams can view real-time information, map incidents geographically and coordinate response efforts from a single platform. This helps leaders make faster, better-informed decisions when time is critical.
The platform also allows secure collaboration across different agencies and jurisdictions, a key requirement during large-scale events that involve federal, state and local partners. Teams can quickly develop incident action plans in line with National Incident Management System standards, ensuring a consistent and structured response.
Beyond the World Cup, the Coast Guard will use Pratus to support Sail250 and America250, a series of large-scale coastal events planned to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. These celebrations will bring increased maritime traffic and public gatherings to US waterways, adding complexity to safety and security operations.
By adopting a unified incident management system, the Coast Guard aims to improve coordination, strengthen situational awareness and enhance public safety during high-profile events that coincide with peak hurricane season.
“Our deployment of Pratus with the United States Coast Guard is anchored in continuous development and weekly iterative feedback from the operators, gaining insights from the men and women taking advantage of practitioner-designed technology for saving lives and ensuring mission success,” said Sean Griffin, CEO and co-founder of Disaster Tech. “Securing these 2026 summer events are unprecedented for the homeland security enterprise, concurrent with hurricane season, and our team is all hands-on deck to deliver for the Coast Guard and the American people.”