Public participatory GIS in community-based disaster risk reduction

Public participatory GIS in community-based disaster risk reduction

Natural hazards, such as earthquakes and floods, result in disasters for several reasons. One of the important factors is reducing risk before an incident arises. Such efforts are commonly termed disaster risk reduction (DRR). DRR is the process and engagement of a local community to explore factors...

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Main Author: Randall B. Kemp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paderborn University: Media Systems and Media Organisation Research Group 2008-12-01
Series:tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique
Subjects:
PPGIS
natural hazards
disaster risk reduction
information organization
Online Access:https://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/article/view/81

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