Search Results for: disaster preparedness

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On Guard

Group on Earth Observations (GEO), Esri, and many other organizations and nations work together to reduce disaster risks worldwide.

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Understand and Mitigate Risks on a Global Scale

Organizations across the world are leveraging earth observation (EO) data and GIS to understand the impacts of disaster events.

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Oklahoma Crowdsources Damage Assessments to Kick-Start Disaster Recovery

After historic floods in 2019, the Department of Emergency Management used a new GIS-based workflow to record and report damage.

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3D GIS Helps Taiwan Prepare for Flood Events

The National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction used 3D GIS to put together a war game simulation for flooding.

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Prepping for the Big One

What happens when a huge earthquake hits California? Joseph Toland of the USGS breaks down his GIS-based response model to prepare for disaster.

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GIS Supports WFP’s Food Security Program

The WFP is the food assistance branch of the UN. George McGovern, first director of the US Food for Peace Program, proposed the creation of WFP…

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GIS Books Geared for Grownups and Kids

Four Esri Press books focus on crime analysis, managing natural disasters, preserving national parks, and teaching kids spatial thinking skills.

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The GIS That’s Changing Traditional Emergency Response and Recovery

GIS is an essential part of the operations of the American Red Cross in responding to emergencies.

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In the Philippines, a Shared ‘Disaster Imagination’ Supports Resilience

Creating awareness of earthquake faults was the first step in gathering and sharing data about all hazards experienced in the Philippines.

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American Red Cross and Partners Work from One Map to Reach People in Crisis

The American Red Cross shares tools with partners, applying location intelligence to see needs and coordinate actions.

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The Disaster Response Program: Ready to Help and Prepare You for What’s Next

Esri’s DRP has helped users respond to disasters for 25 years. Its new solution gets users to start preparing for the next incident today.

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Weathering Hurricane Florence

Web GIS is changing disaster response, allowing organizations to continually unite their daily operations with emergency needs.

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