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…