Earthquakes
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Disaster Response Program
When a disaster or crisis strikes, we’re here to support you 24/7
Areas of support
Explore live interactive maps and find resources to support various crisis and disaster types supported by the Disaster Response Program.
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Flooding
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Humanitarian and Public Health
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Hurricanes
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Severe Weather
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ACTIVE RESPONSEWildfires
Track US wildfire locations, perimeters, potential fire areas, global hot spots, wind conditions, and precipitation via streaming data.
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How Esri’s Disaster Response Program can help you
Esri was founded to help solve some of the world’s most difficult problems. For over 25 years, the DRP has provided GIS support to our users and the global community during disasters and crises of all types and sizes. When you need help in a response, here are ways we can assist.
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The story of GIS in disaster response
2020
2020
Busiest Year on Record
The DRP was activated on Feb 3, 2020 to support the global pandemic response to COVID-19. The DRP responded to more requests for assistance in 120 days than it did over the program’s entire 26 year history. More than 4,300 organizations and 20,000 requests were fulfilled by June 1st, the start of Atlantic hurricane season.
2018
2018
Camp Fire in Butte County
The Camp Fire in Butte County, CA became the most deadly fire in California history. The DRP assisted multiple agencies in the response effort.
2017
2017
Costly Year of US Disasters
Most costly year for disasters in US history as a result of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, multiple devastating wildfires, and severe flooding. This year became the 2nd busiest on record for the DRP.
2014
2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
The Disaster Response Program assisted with rapid information sharing capabilities between multiple global locations in a matter of hours in response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
2009
2009
Deepwater Horizon Gulf Oil Spill
Multiple organizations shared situational awareness applications that supported the response and clean-up efforts for the Deepwater Horizon Gulf Oil Spill.
2005
2005
Hurricane Katrina
Katrina was one of the costliest tropical cyclones in US history. The Disaster Response Program provided direct support for several agencies, including a regional database, damage assessment, search and rescue, and map production.
2001
2001
9/11 World Trade Center
An emergency operations center with GIS capability was established on Pier 92 to support the World Trade Center response and recovery efforts. 20,000 maps were produced in the weeks following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
1994
1994
Northridge Earthquake
Esri's first activation of the Disaster Response Program supported the response to the Northridge earthquake with advanced impact modeling and damage assessments.
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Disaster resources
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If you need GIS software or support for your current disaster response, please request assistance by completing the form. All requests should be fully justified and are subject to approval.
