Disaster Response

When Tornadoes Hit Tallahassee, AI Maps the Damage in Days Instead of Months

The GIS team in Leon County, Florida, used AI and GIS to develop a new method to expedite tree restoration following natural disasters.

Esri Adds Live Camera Feeds from California to ArcGIS to Disaster Awareness

Now, the public and emergency responders have instant access to more than 1,150 high-definition natural hazard monitoring cameras.

Tornado Season

A devastating storm struck Douglas County in April 2024. Learn how GIS helped the county respond to and recover from the disaster.

In the Wake of a Landslide

After a deadly landslide, the Alaska Department of Transportation used GIS and drone mapping to evaluate the damage and kickstart recovery.

Evacuation Evolved

Explore how Esri helps organizations approach challenges in wildland fire response, including communication and evacuation.

Drone Imagery Speeds Flood Response

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

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.

Homing in with GIS

An emergency search and rescue team in Lee County, Alabama used ArcGIS location sharing software to locate a missing girl unharmed.

Facing Down Fires

Jim Aranguren, Butte County, California, GIS manager, details the biggest challenges his small GIS department confronted during the Camp Fire.

People Come First at Esri

What type of projects do the people at Esri work on and why are they so passionate about what they do?

On Call in a Crisis

The Esri Disaster Response Program (DRP) offers technical support, data, and GIS solutions to organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GIS Aids Fire Agencies

What GIS apps do fire agencies need to plan for and respond to incidents and then analyze performance?