Lunchtime talk about emergency and disaster response technology and tools for individuals

1. Jeff Schneidewind
Emerging Technologies Research Specialist
UC Irvine Libraries
October 23, 2014

2. SMS Messaging
 Track food supplies
 Distribute food more efficiently
 Distribute epidemic information
 Distribute medicine and safety items

3.  Twitter
 Peer to peer information sharing
 Track disaster aftermath

4. http://google.org/personfinder/japan

5. GIS and Mapping Software
 Discovering risk areas for planning
 Identifying aid resources
 Managing resources during disaster

6.  Still in the shed

7. ShakeAlert
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/earlywarning/

8. Earthquake Early Warning System
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/earlywarning/

9. Nixle
https://local.nixle.com/register/

10. ZotALERTS
http://phwww.cwis.uci.edu/cgi-bin/phupdate

11. ZOTFinder

12. First Aid Apps

13. Medications and Allergies

14. ICE Apps

15. DIY ICE App
http://lifehacker.com/add-emergency-contact-information-to-your-phones-lock-909275428

16. FEMA Tech Tips
 Know how to text via phone
 Social Media via phone
 Store docs in cloud or flash drive
 Create disaster plan
http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

17. FEMA Tech Tips
 Have backup power
http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

18. FEMA Tech Tips
 Hand crank light and/or radio/TV
http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

19. FEMA Tech Tips
 Keep non-cordless phone
 Have car charger for phone
http://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

20. Questions?
Comments?