Disaster Dashboard Nears Public Launch, Gets Upgrade

Government Technology: Municipal open data has a new way to map itself.

Open data visualization startup Appallicious has announced plans to use its technology to map all varieties of open and internal data for cities.

The expanded features are part of a major refresh to the San Francisco company’s Disaster Assessment and Assistance Dashboard (DAAD), that maps local emergency and recovery resources in real-time. Through the dashboard, endorsed by FEMA, citizens can request assistance, first responders can update first aid locations, and local businesses can advertise recovery services – a significant boon to recuperating economies.

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