Pacific Disaster Center

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URL http://www.pdc.org/
Specific emergencies 2010 Chile Earthquake And Pacific Tsunami
Resource type Preparing for an emergency, Getting help after an emergency, News
Resource sub-type Government Resources, Information, News
Types of emergencies handled Earthquake; Volcanic eruption; Severe weather; Flooding and tsunami
Area(s) covered World, Hawaii
Map URL http://www.pdc.org/atlas/
Languages English
Sorting Parameter Hawaii
Global Hazards Information Network (GHIN)
The Global Hazards Information Network (GHIN) equips disaster managers, planners, governments, and nongovernmental organizations with instant access to a wide range of high-quality geospatial information resources to support risk assessment, early warning, response and other disaster management activities. Partners share data by registering metadata in a PDC-hosted information portal powered by PDC's geospatial data management environment. Capabilities include a data search engine, dynamic-content map services, data download, and interactive hazard mapping applications, via a robust, always-on environment requiring only a standard browser for access.
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