Crisis mapping is a growing field that seeks to leverage mobile platforms, computational models, geospatial technologies, crowdsourced data, and visual analytics to power effective early warning for rapid response to complex humanitarian emergencies. * The second International Conference on Crisis Mapping convened from October 1 to 3, 2010, to discuss lessons learned from past and […]
Web Application Combines Mapping and Analysis for Australia Floods
Web Application Combines Mapping and Analysis for Australia Floods – Allows Anyone to Visualize Public Reports, Response Information
The Community-Based Cristchurch Recovery Map
A team of professionals has been hard at work over the past few days building a community-based Recovery Map in the wake of the Christchurch New Zealand earthquake – enter the Christchurch Recovery Map. The site provides vital emergency contact information, maps, real-time updates and reports, volunteer information, and submission tools for community-based updates and […]
Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Emergency Management Training
Web Application Combines Mapping and Analysis for Australia Floods
Web Application Combines Mapping and Analysis for Australia Floods – Allows Anyone to Visualize Public Reports, Response Information
DistribuTECH 2011: Esri Preconference Seminar on Emergency Management
Redlands, California—January 27, 2011—As utility professionals come together for the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition, February 1–3, 2011, Esri will host a preconference seminar called Emergency Management for Electric Utilities. The free half-day seminar, scheduled for January 31, 2011, will explain how to extend geographic information system (GIS) technology beyond maps and into the realm […]
Explore the Role of Crowdsourcing for Emergency Management
Redlands GIS Week Attendees Will Identify Best Practices in Volunteered Geographic Information
AAM Modelling Aids Brisbane Flood Crisis (Video)
AAM’s 3D Flood Simulation of Brisbane was used extensively by Australian and Global media during the recent flood crisis in Brisbane.
Brisbane City Council Flood COP Now Available
This map shows the scope of the response for the flooding
MAPS Mapping and Planning Support Volunteers, Supporting Aiding Queensland Floods
A tip about these efforts comes our way via Ian Batley directing us to information provided on the MAPS blog