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Disaster Activation: Ecuador Earthquake 2016

HOT is supporting the Ecuador Earthquake by assisting the local OSM community to engage global volunteers and international responders

The strongest earthquake to hit Ecuador in decades flattened buildings and buckled highways along its Pacific coast, sending the Andean nation into a state of emergency. HOT is supporting the response by assisting the local OSM community to engage the global volunteer community and interface with international aid organizations and imagery providers.

Impact Areas

Disaster Response

Region Hub/Country

Ecuador

Duration

April 16, 2016 ー July 1, 2016

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Latest Update: Earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador

Ecuador: An earthquake of magnitude 7.8 hit the coastal region of Ecuador on April 16th. This major event was followed by several aftershocks. HOT is currently at "Moderate Event (Local Leadership)" status and is continuing to monitor the situation and await more guidance from colleagues in Ecuador.Japan: On April 14th and 15th, several earthquakes hit Kumamoto Japan. Our colleagues at Crisis Mappers Japan (http://crisismappers.jp/) are taking the lead on mapping the affected areas in OpenStreetMap. Several members of Crisis Mappers Japan traveled to Kumamoto this weekend to assess data needs. HOT is monitoring the situation and will provide additional support as needed.

April 18, 2016

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Ecuador Earthquake: Assessing the Extent of Damaged Buildings

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El Impacto del Mapeo Humanitario Colaborativo en la Preparación para Desastres en Ecuador

El mapeo humanitario colaborativo mejora la gestión del riesgo en América Latina y el Caribe, como demostró la rápida respuesta ante las inundaciones en Esmeraldas, Ecuador. La colaboración y los datos abiertos fueron clave para decisiones informadas y eficaces.

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The Impact of Collaborative Humanitarian Mapping on Disaster Preparedness in Ecuador

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