This week, we will focus on what GIS can support in the final phase of emergency management - recovery. After response efforts have ended, recovery efforts can begin in earnest. GIS can be used to plan near-term infrastructure repairs and to identify candidate organizations and communities to receive long-term aid and assistance through grants and infrastructure projects. Recovery projects frequently involve close interaction with disaster victims who want to rebuild and return to 'life as usual." This poses challenges and opportunities for GIS practicioners and those who consume information from GIS analyses. We will discuss these topics and others throughout this lesson.
At the successful completion of Lesson 6, students should be able to:
If you have questions now or at any point during this week, please feel free to post them to the Lesson 6 Questions and Comments Discussion in Canvas.
Links
[1] http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/graphics/2013/sandy-recovery-map/index.html#8/40.149/-74.394