Disaster Preparedness

OpenFEMA Datasets

Context: OpenFEMA serves as FEMA’s data delivery platform, providing public access to datasets in open, machine-readable formats. It covers various facets of emergency management and is designed to support transparency, participation, and collaboration in FEMA's mission to assist people before, during, and after disasters.

Visualization

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the number of approved CERT programs by state

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a pie chart that illustrates the types of groups for which CERT programs hold classes

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the distribution of the average number of times per year that the CERT Basic Training Courses are conducted

Content: The datasets available from OpenFEMA include detailed information on disaster declarations, individual and public assistance cases, hazard mitigation efforts, and more. These datasets are critical for understanding the scope and impact of disasters, as well as the response and mitigation efforts undertaken.

Dataset Information

• Data Type: Varied (including summaries of disaster declarations, assistance data, etc.)
• Coverage: Nationwide (USA)
• Temporal Resolution: Varies by dataset
• Variables: Include location, type of disaster, assistance provided, mitigation measures, etc.
• File Format: CSV, API endpoints
• Update Frequency: Regular updates, varying by dataset

Sample Entry

Name of CERT Program	CERT Program Status	CERT Program Email	CERT Program Phone	CERT Program Phone Extension	CERT Program FAX Number	CERT Program FAX Number Extension	CERT Program URL	CERT Program Social Media Site 1
(KRVCERT) Kern River Valley CERT	A		6613330265		8663088758		http://www.krvcert.com
29 Palms CERT	A		7606255335				http://www.facebook.com/reachoutmb#!/29PalmsCERT
29 Palms Marine Base	A		7608306074		7608303291		http://www.29palms.marines.mil/
Aberdeen-Matawan CERT	A		7325834200	799	7326176297
Acushnet CERT	A		5089980295	203			https://www.facebook.com/#!/acushnetema

Usage

These datasets are vital for researchers, emergency managers, policymakers, and the public for comprehensive analysis and planning. They aid in climatological studies, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and educational initiatives.

Accessing the Data

The OpenFEMA datasets are accessible through their [official website](https://www.fema.gov/about/openfema).

Citation

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Remember to tailor the content to reflect specific datasets you choose to focus on and the specific aspects of disaster preparedness you are interested in. Data visualizations can be created based on the specific variables and temporal resolutions of the datasets you analyze.