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Mapping for Emergency Response
December
Emergency Response is perhaps one of the most commonly known applications of open source mapping. Having access to an accurate and relevant map is crucial when it comes to evacuation planning, search and rescue, and delivery of aid to those who may be affected by a natural or anthropogenic disaster. Not only do these resources help assist in disaster preparedness, but they are vital to saving lives when all other prevention measures fall short. Government agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employ geospatial professionals specifically for this purpose. However, in recent decades, participatory mapping from volunteers has become an important and significant contributor to managing the aftermath of disasters both in the U.S and internationally.
Introduction to December's Theme
Are you ready to learn what we'll be mapping for this month? Check out the slides below to learn more about how you can map for emergency response! Make sure to submit a blog this month using one or several of the prompts below.
Blog Prompts
1. What are some ways you think the SDG’s described our December PowerPoint relate to emergency response?
2. Do you remember a time there was a call for disaster response or aid? (locally or internationally) How do you think geographic professionals could have contributed to this?
3. Are you aware of any emergency response procedures that are important to your wellbeing? (In your school, home, or community)
Train Your Mappers
Overview of the Process
1. Create an OSM Account & Complete the iD Editor Walkthrough
2. Learn to Navigate the Tasking Managers & Find a Project
3. Selecting a Mapping Square
4. Tips to be a Good Mapper
5. Saving Your Edits & Submitting your Square
Mapping Project
TeachOSM: Mapping for Emergency Response
Mapping Workflow
1. Go to https://tasks.teachosm.org/projects/1645/
2. Sign in with your OSM Credentials
3. Read the instructions
4. Click 'Contribute'
5. Select an available mapping square
6. Start mapping! For this project, we are mapping buildings.
7. Make sure to save every 10 edits using your chapter hashtag (#TeenMaptivists, #TM_SchoolInitials, #maptivists24)
8. When you are done mapping, indicate that the square is completely mapped and click 'Submit'
Goal: 20-30 Edits!
Announcements
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Happy December, TeenMaptivists! Student Officers should encourage all participants to turn in blogs using the prompts above.
Planning a Local Map-a-Thon
In the above document, you will a brief overview of the purpose and objectives of the Local Map-a-Thon. We have also formulated some examples of activities your chapter may choose to do as well as some helpful tips and tricks.
After each Local Map-a-Thon, please submit a brief recap of what activity your chapter chose to do, using the above form. The form includes a section where you can upload some pictures for us to share with the broader network!