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Disaster, International, Mapping

Two Ways Technology Helps Red Cross Earthquake Response

by Sarah Layton May 3, 2016

American Red Cross disaster relief has taken on many forms since our inception in 1881, when Clara Barton dispatched two men to help distribute relief goods and cash for victims of a Michigan …

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International, Mapping

Mapping Nepal: Disaster Response in the Digital Age

by Beth Pullias April 30, 2015May 6, 2015

After disasters strike, updated maps are extremely important to emergency responders. These maps help us measure the damage, identify priority areas, navigate our way around damaged roadways, and more efficiently …

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International, Mapping

Making maps on the road in Canaan, Haiti

by Jenelle Eli March 30, 2015

This post was written by Emily Eros, a member of the American Red Cross mapping team, who recently traveled to Canaan, Haiti. You can see more about the Red Cross’ …

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International, Mapping

My Word Against Ebola: LOVE

by Jenelle Eli March 23, 2015

This post was written by Samuel Estabrook, as part of the Words Against Ebola campaign – a Red Cross initiative to promote knowledge, fight stigma, alleviate fear and overcome complacency …

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International, Mapping

Save the World: Make Missing Maps

by Jenelle Eli November 6, 2014

This post was written by Dale Kunce, Senior Geospatial Engineer and GIS Team Lead at the American Red Cross. Dale is spearheading the American Red Cross’s involvement in the Missing …

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Introduction, Mapping, Volunteers

Volunteers Map Fire-Affected Neighborhoods in Chile

by Jenelle Eli April 16, 2014

When news of a major fire in Valparaíso, Chile made headlines on Monday, some people sent donations. Some people took to social media. And some people mapped. Not wasting any …

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Blood, Disaster, Health & Safety, Holiday, International, Mapping, Military Support, Volunteers

This is #BAD

by Wendy Harman October 15, 2012May 15, 2013

Today is Blog Action Day. This year’s theme is the Power of We.  The Power of We is a celebration of people working together to make a positive difference in the world, …

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International, Mapping

We Start With a Good Map

by Rob Banick August 14, 2012August 15, 2012

With the hard work of our GIS mapping teams, local volunteers and you we will help the communities of Gulu and Lira develop maps.

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Disaster, Mapping

Gimme Shelter

by Wendy Harman October 17, 2011

Map of every shelter we’ve opened since January 1, 2011:

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Disaster, Mapping, Volunteers

#CrisisData: The Path Forward

by Wendy Harman October 25, 2010October 25, 2010

Now, we’d like to present the framework for a path forward. After reviewing the notes, speeches, and wiki feedback from the summit, we’ve outlined 5 areas where we can make headway over the next few months.

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