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    What’s changed: Mapping your way through disasters big and small now

    Fall is peak nudge season. Relaxed from summer vacations, a few well-meaning bureaucrat types decide we should all start Preparing for The Worst while buying back-to-school supplies. And… Read more “What’s changed: Mapping your way through disasters big and small now”

    October 8, 2022October 13, 2022 by nicole

    How COVID-19 flips disaster maps — and what’s next

    The coronavirus pandemic changed the way we think about travel, school and work. It also flipped the paradigm of how people navigate disasters. We need agile, open-source,… Read more “How COVID-19 flips disaster maps — and what’s next”

    January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 by nicole

    Resiliency Maps featured in United Nations guidelines

    GENEVA — The latest United Nations “Words into Action” guidelines, launched here during Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week, include a case study on Resiliency Maps. Published by… Read more “Resiliency Maps featured in United Nations guidelines”

    February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by nicole

    Inside disaster training: Why it takes practice to make perfect

    The fire chief cocked his head towards the radio clipped to his shoulder. “Everyone ready?” he asked, and then in a voice that just might have been… Read more “Inside disaster training: Why it takes practice to make perfect”

    July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 by Andrew Middleton

    Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community

    ROME — Pierpaolo Campostrini waded through St. Mark’s Basilica, his tears joining the rising waters of the flood. Although the Venice native had seen plenty acqua alta,… Read more “Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community”

    November 28, 2018November 30, 2018 by nicole

    Quick resources for getting started with resiliency prep

    Thanks again to the awesome folks at Code for America San Jose’ who invited us down to share the Resiliency Maps project. One of the questions we got:… Read more “Quick resources for getting started with resiliency prep”

    October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by nicole

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    This project aims to put local maps detailing potential hazards (car repair shops, construction sites) as well as assets such as shelter zones in the hands of San Francisco residents. The maps are made with OpenStreetMap and available offline.

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