On 16/17 January, the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) organized the first hackathon on a Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS). More than 60 participants from research organizations, universities and industries joined for improving accessibility and visualization of GloFAS data by creating new downstream applications.
Humanitarian UAV Network, American Red Cross and UNICEF to Be Featured Speakers
Humanitarian UAV Network, American Red Cross and UNICEF to Be Featured Speakers on Humanitarian Applications for UAVs Session at Drone World Expo
Red Cross Offers Interactive Tool to Access and Track Live, Wildfire Information
Free, Public Tool Consolidates Information to Provide Up-to-Date Disaster Snapshot
Red Cross Responds With Massive Relief Effort For Hurricane Frances
249 shelters opened housing 86,278 people
