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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
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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 • Data sharing - between agencies and partners • Data maintenance • Communication, awareness and understanding of the applications: Tools to support decision making • Improve current models & expand to include other hazards