Typhoons / Cyclones and E-Resilience
A typhoon / cyclone is a term used by meteorologists to describe a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over water and has closed, low-level circulation. Typhoons / cyclones can have severe consequences for people and critical ICT infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific. The E-Resilience Toolkit offers insights into a spectrum of available ICT tools and best practices that may benefit policymakers, DRM professionals and vulnerable communities in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance e-resilience and disaster risk management in the context of typhoon / cyclone hazard.
Displaying 29 - 35 of 41 tools and best practices relevant to typhoons / cyclones.
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Safety Check is a feature of Facebook that is meant to help users quickly alert friends and family that they are safe during times of crisis.
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ERDAS IMAGINE is a geospatial data authoring system, including tools for remote sensing, photogrammetry and GIS processing.
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Monster Guard is a mobile application that is designed specifically for kids with the aim of preparing them for disasters.
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PDC Disaster Alert is a free, global multi-hazard monitoring and alerting application for smartphones.
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The Cyclone Preparedness Program (CPP) operates an extensive network of radio communications facilities in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.
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The UN-APCICT virtual academy offers training modules in ICT for Disaster Risk Management, among others.
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Sahana is a free, open-source modular software platform for disaster management and humanitarian assistance.