One natural disaster that could very easily happen locally is a large earthquake.
Ushahidi has already been used to track earthquake data in
Haiti and in
Chile, so I reviewed those maps and made these preliminary lists.
Data to Track
Immediately:
- Emergencies, including fires, gas leaks, where people are trapped, medical emergencies, dangerous collapsed structures, road blockages, tsunamis, aftershocks, deaths.
- Hazards, including places where explosives or other dangerous substances are stored.
- Safe zones where people are able to gather.
Soon afterward:
- Shortages, of food, water, electricity, shelter, medical care or supplies.
- Locations of shelters, especially where people can be reunited with loved ones.
- Places that supply food, water, medical care, or other supplies.
- Safe routes into and out of inhabited areas.
- Locations of crime, looting, or violence.
Later:
- Areas where rebuilding is taking place, or where people with specific skills are needed.
- Safe areas to live for extended periods of time.
- Places where there are reliable supplies of safe food, water, and medical supplies.
Urgent information and resources to collect and share:
- Shelter locations and meeting spots
- Safe routes away from hazards
- Location of medical help, law enforcement, firefighters, or other services
- Ways for people outside the affected area to help those who are inside it (donations of supplies or money, or volunteering time and skills)
How could Ushahidi help:
- Tracking data
- Connecting people who want to help but are located at a distance with people on the scene who may need information but be unable to research it
- Helping to coordinate rescue efforts, emergency response teams, volunteers, and people trying to reach friends and family in the affected area
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