In 2010, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that killed between 220,000-316,000 and caused tremendous damage to homes and businesses on the island, making it the most deadly natural disaster in the last decade. In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, Haiti's communication network was destroyed and actionable information was not being communicated effectively.
The USGS, branches of the U.S. Military and FEMA created maps of the earthquake using GIS images to demonstrate where the strongest effects were felt, and later, where the greatest casualties were taken.
The graphics below illustrate how GIS can assist decision makers in appropriating resources during emergencies with the greatest efficiency possible.
Sources:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010rja6/index.html
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/02/crisis-mapping-haiti/
http://www.esri.com/news/releases/10_1qtr/haiti.html
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The USGS, branches of the U.S. Military and FEMA created maps of the earthquake using GIS images to demonstrate where the strongest effects were felt, and later, where the greatest casualties were taken.
The graphics below illustrate how GIS can assist decision makers in appropriating resources during emergencies with the greatest efficiency possible.
Sources:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010rja6/index.html
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/02/crisis-mapping-haiti/
http://www.esri.com/news/releases/10_1qtr/haiti.html
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