Google’s Gulf Coast Shelter Information

Posted on September 17th, 2008 by Mat Morgan

Google’s site for hurricane victims will not jeopardize their unofficial corporate slogan: “Don’t Be Evil.” Online shelter mapping is a great example of how their technology can benefit Red Cross work.


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Visit their Gulf Coast Shelter Information page for a real-time map of shelters that are available to the public. Find contact information and learn which agency is operating the location. Below the map, access a variety of resources that provide news, tips and tools for affected parties.

Filed under: Disaster Response, Mapping

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