DISASTER INFORMATION DISSIMINATION
Characteristics of disasters
UnexpectedImpact on societyMany parties involved
and…
Information is changing continuouslyInformation should be shared on-demand, as-needed to the
right peopleIt’s always about where and how many
What do you need to manage disasters?
Information Resources Communications
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Desired Situation
Response and Demand for informationAvailability of Information
Chaotic phase Consolidation phase After care phase Earlywarning
Disaster Information requirements
All stakeholders must have the same situational update
Communication must be fast and reliable
Abilitiy to visualization, understand and communicate with maps
Smart integration of text, voice and maps create unified messages
ChallengesSituational awareness
Real-time Common Operating Picture
Sharing data (Large data flows)
Collaboration using different networks
Support decision making at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
Work under extreme conditions (no internet)
Succesful response starts with a map
• Integration of information layers• Visualization of objects
IncidentsResources
• Spatial AnalysisSimulation of processesInformation for decisions
• Promotes participation and sharing
Inter-organizational Cooperation
• Way of working across organizatonsDeploying the right capabilitiesSharing information as a network (vs hierarchy)
• AchievingFaster decision makingLess damage, fewer victimsFaster to restore to normal situation
Ministries
Data centers Control rooms
Experts
GIS Capabilities
Asset Management
Analysis & Planning
Mobile Sharing & collaboration
Collect, manage and
exchange reliable data
Collect and utilize
information outside in
work processes
Transform data to information to implement
and make decisions
Disseminate and integrate knowledge as-
needed
Crowd sourcing
Contributionsfrom the
community via integrated
technologies
Part of Safety chain
GIS and net-centric working
Sharing of (geographic) information in a net-centric environment leads to:
1. better situational awareness,
2. improved communications
3. better collaboration, ad-hoc, support off-line
4. better synchronisation of actions and,
5. better and faster decision making.
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Disaster Monitoring Program Architecture
Acquisition of RS data .
Generation of rapid maps utilizing rapid response mapping tools and performing damage assessment tasks along with centralized data storage and archiving
Geo-information services including online interactive maps, web portal, real time data transfer & other related services
Provision of services using VPN/dedicated links to the users
Draft Web Portal
•Pre-Disaster (Preparedness)
• Interactive GIS tool• Risk mapping at
district level • Vulnerability
assessment • Evacuation plans• Safest route
identification •Post Disaster (Response)
• Damage assessment
• Damage Need Analysis
• Information dissemination
Draft Web Portal
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Flood Hazard Map (Draft)
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