6.14.2. Emergency Response

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main purpose of GIS in emergency response?

   Hint

   What are the main functions of GIS during a disaster?

2. 2.

   Name one way GIS can help with evacuation during a disaster.

   Hint

   Think about how quickly people need to leave a dangerous area.

3. 3.

   What does GIS primarily provide during emergency response?

   • It's a fun game
   • Real-time tracking of resources
   • Cooking recipes

   Hint

   Think about tracking and managing in emergencies.

4. 4.

   True or False: GIS is not useful in disaster management.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What have we learned about the importance of visualization?

5. 5.

   Imagine a hurricane is approaching a coastal city. Discuss how GIS could be used in both the evacuation process and post-storm recovery efforts.

   Hint

   Consider the full cycle from prediction to recovery.

6. 6.

   Reflect on a situation where inaccurate data might lead to mismanagement in emergency response. Can you propose a solution to this issue?

   Hint

   Think about how technology can provide better real-time insights.