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.
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