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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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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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COVID-19: How Direct Relief Solves Medical Supply Chain Problems

Direct Relief uses GIS to create distribution maps to solve medical supply chain problems in times of crisis.

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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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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 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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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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Vermont Speeds Flood Response with ArcGIS Online and Site Scan for ArcGIS

A team at the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Laboratory employed GIS tools and drones for flooding disaster response in July 2023.

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Survey123 Helps Direct Relief Provide Medical Care to Refugees

Collecting, Tabulating, and Disseminating Georeferenced Field Observations

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Drone Imagery Speeds Flood Response

After flooding in Vermont, residents were able to get rapid relief thanks to GIS-based disaster response.

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Giving Geospatial Context to Videos and Imagery Improves Situational Awareness

ArcGIS Video Server makes it easier for organizations that gather video content to seamlessly integrate this with all their other data.

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