The role of GIS in disaster response is mapping the damage extent. This allows us to then see the areas that are going to require the most aid. By having the accurate documentation of the destruction the government is more willing to give money to the rebuilding efforts. The GIS maps show a close figure of what the cleanup costs are going to be. They show the best areas to put up assistant centers, for the long term needs people will have. For communities trying to regroup there are maps that show demographic, cultural and linguistic factors of the area.
For the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, GIS is showing where the projected path of the oil is compared to the previous days. They also show the coastal regions that are already being affected. The maps of the coast show the communities, the wildlife, the environment, etc. By mapping all the factors the cleanup efforts can be focused on the areas with the most needs. Then the second round of maps shows, the areas that have already been harmed and to what extent they have been damaged. The economical damage from the loss of tourism will also be displayed through the maps that will be created. Then BP will know how much they are going to owe everyone.
These past two weeks were all a little confusing. I like working on a project from beginning to end. There were too many blurred areas. This week was filled with alot of error messages that I was either able to figure out on my own or found help through the disscussions. So thanks to all on the discussion board.
Here are three maps showing the density of three different crimes in D.C. There are a few areas that have common higher densities of all the crimes.
This map shows the crimes in the area and the distances from the police stations. I gave my thoughts on places that D.C. should put new stations to get a better handle on the crime in the area.
This map was straight forward and easy. No problems with this one.
I like when the assignments are straightforward like this week. No complaints coming from me after last week.
Well I worked on this project for several days. I read all the help that people were so willing to give but I got no where. I was on the brink of tears on several occassions due to frustration. The first image was the message that I recieved no matter what I did. I deleted everything I had atleast 6 times. I still would like to figure it out this project. Thank goodness I did the extra credit hopefully that means is wont be a complete F. But I am definitely not proud of this map. At some point I have to get some sleep. I worked till 11:40 last night and 10 tonight. 