Disaster Response
Response Stage
In this stage, the goal of decision makers is to reduce the loss of life and property while limiting the impact to the environment. This can be done by having a plan to:
Communicate - Reach out to aid organizations and specialized first responders to bring in resources quickly and at high volume.
Coordinate - Have a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and actions of everyone's roles.
Respond to Immediate Needs - Search & rescue, medical care, food & water, etc.
Floods in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil - Sérgio Vale/Secom
SCENARIO
Brazil – Heavy Rainfall February 2015 - "The state of Acre has been experiencing some of the worst flooding since February 23, 2015 after a heavy rainfall in Northern Brazil. Cities along the Acre River have been particularly affected due to the overflow of the river. Roughly 2000 people have been affected by the disaster. The water level along the Acre River peaked at 14.8 meters near the city."
You work for the Brazilian Disaster and Risk Management National Centre (CENAD), where you are monitoring the region of Northern Brazil. Using Global Flood Monitoring tools, look at the area flooded more closely.
Head to Global Flood Monitor
Move the slider to February 27, 2015 that’s located at the bottom of the global map. (Fig 1.)
Fig 1.
3. Click the plus button on the top left of the map to zoom into the Northern Brazil area. (Fig 2.)
Fig 2.
4. After zooming in, click on the state of Acre to learn more about the flood. (Fig 3.)
5. On the right will be a tab that pulls up tweets from the area. Click the first link and read the article by Richard Davies. (Fig 4.)
Fig 3.
Fig 4.
Watch this video to learn more about the flood in Acre, Brazil.
