Facebook's digital maps that help with disaster relief

[SSH Shamma]

In June, Facebook announced a new product called "disaster maps," using Facebook data in disaster areas in order to send crucial information to aid organizations during and after crises. The information helps relief efforts get a bird's eye view of who needs help, where, and what resources are needed.

[Md. Saiful Hoque]

Nice

[s.arman]

Facebook disaster maps provide information about where populations are located, how they are moving, and where they are checking in safe during a natural disaster. All data is de-identified and aggregated to a 360 square meter tile or local administrative boundaries. Good initiative.