Cloud Computing and how it is helping Disaster Relief
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Cloud computing is helping disaster relief efforts in three main ways: 1) Cellular data and cloud-based computing allow first responders to share real-time information about road conditions, fires, and shelter capacity to coordinate aid more effectively. 2) Cloud platforms enable relief organizations to quickly launch websites that can handle large spikes in traffic from news reports, helping people access important information and donate funds. 3) Social media and cloud-based communication tools like Facebook and Skype allow relief teams to coordinate worldwide and share updates from the ground.
Cloud Computing and how it is helping Disaster Relief
- 1. 1Cloud Computingand how it is helpingDisaster ReliefBret PiattRackspace Hosting
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- 5. 3• Rack Gives Back™ is Rackspace’s philanthropic arm. It’s made up of Rackers who get out in the community and make difference – whether that’s through mentoring, collecting food, or transforming a community center. You can find out more about Rack Gives Back at: http://www.rackspace.com/information/events/rackgivesback.php…helping how we can!
- 6. Before Global Networked Computing4First arriver communication on HAM RadioCitizen communication waiting on phone linesRescue coordination maps on paperMemos on fax machine
- 7. In Region Resources are Unusable5Aid personnel need updatesRoads / clear routes
- 8. Fires
- 9. Shelter locations / capacityThe sooner an impact assessment is done, the faster people get help!
- 10. 6How can cloud computing help?
- 11. Cellular Trucks + Cloud = Road Info7Less time getting to sites
- 12. Less duplication of effort
- 13. Citizens with GPS enabled mobile devices provide accurate real-time informationCloud PaaS = Instant Relief Websites8Sites need to be online quickly
- 14. Must handle traffic spikes from major news broadcastsRelief Effortshttp://www.charitywater.org/http://caringfriendsindeed.com/http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/
- 15. Resources can assist worldwide9"Thank God for Facebook," says Port-au-Prince Salvation Army director Bob Poff in a posting.He's been using Facebook and Skype to communicate with teams on the ground, and back in the US.Two major groups accepting text messages donations are:William J. Clinton Foundation: text "Haiti" to 20222 and $10.00 will be donated towards relief efforts, and it will be charged to your cell phone bill.
- 16. Red Cross: text "Haiti" to 90999 and $10.00 will be donated towards relief efforts, and it will be charged to your cell phone bill.10QUESTIONS?