BestPlaces.net, a small firm in Portland Oregon, has released several data sets to help health professionals and policymakers gain insights into how severely COVID-19 might impact counties, metro areas and states. BestPlaces has amassed an unparalleled collection of data on every city, town, state, metro area, county and zip code in the U.S. and is […]
COVID-19 Lost Loved Ones and Recovery Stories Project from GISCorps
A message from the GIScorps volunteers:
The ArcGIS Online Implementation Guide from Esri Canada
As the COVID-19 resources build and grow, Esri Canada has done a good job maintaining their public page. Recently they also added a page of helpful tips and assistance, including this getting started resource guide.
New USGS map can help Puerto Rico deal with risk of landslides after hurricanes
March 19, 2020 – A new U.S. Geological Survey map of Puerto Rico shows the relative risks of landslides due to the kind of intense rainfall brought on by hurricanes. It identifies 20% of the island as at high risk, 9% at very high risk, and 1% at extremely high risk of landslides under those conditions.
MapSwipe wins Global Mobile Award for the Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Emergency or Humanitarian Situations
Last week, at the prestigious GSMA MWC series (formally known as Mobile World Congress) MapSwipe was awarded the top prize in the Global Mobile Awards’ category for the Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Emergency or Humanitarian Situations.
Satellite Imagery – Locations around the World Affected by #coronavirus COVID-19
Maxar Technologies collected new satellite imagery from multiple locations around the world as the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to spread.
Mapping the Spread of #Coronavirus COVID-19 – Trusted Maps and Data
This post has generated loads of activity and engagement via LinkedIn. The article discusses the coronavirus outbreak and delves into a look at some trusted map and data resources that are tracking the spread.
Penn State joins global effort for open access to emerging coronavirus research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has joined a global coalition of research organizations pledging to provide immediate open access to emerging research findings related to the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Report finds that nearly half of First Responders would run out of power within 24 hours of a power outage
Atlanta, IWCE, the leading event for the critical communications industry surveyed over 597 First Responders and Public Safety professionals to benchmark the current technologies they are using and to understand current technological challenges within the industry.
Satellite Imagery: Wildfires in New South Wales, Australia
Maxar collected new satellite imagery, January 4, 2020, of the wildfires in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia
