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GIS & RS for Disaster Risk Management. Susan Vocea & Joy Papao SPC - SOPAC. Applications. Early warning Hazard mapping Vulnerability and risk assessments Damage assessment Identification of safe areas for evacuation Design of risk reduction measures. Challenges. Custodianship - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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GIS & RS for Disaster Risk Management
Susan Vocea & Joy PapaoSPC - SOPAC
Applications
Early warningHazard mappingVulnerability and risk assessmentsDamage assessmentIdentification of safe areas for evacuationDesign of risk reduction measures
Challenges
Custodianship Data sharing - between agencies and partnersData maintenanceCommunication, awareness and understanding of the
applications: Tools to support decision makingImprove current models & expand to include other
hazards
Open for discussion…
