Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System

GDACS is a of of existing disaster information management applications. Early information is expected to be uncertain and is refined as better information becomes available: • Near real-time alerts or early warnings about sudden onset disasters, delivered by email, fax or SMS • Near real-time automatic situation reports based on modelling and a priori information • On-line discussion forum for emergency responders (including Search and Rescue teams and humanitarian aid donors) • Rapid situation reports based on field information • Full integration with established news services • New mapping products based on post-disaster satellite imagery GDACS provides real-time access to web‐based disaster information systems and related coordination tools.