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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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.