DisasterAWARE®
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The #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide
We provide the resilience-building tools, analytical insights, and comprehensive data needed by decision-makers to confidently act, prepare for, and plan effectively for today’s disaster landscape.
DisasterAWARE®
Make better decisions, faster.
The #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide
Exercises and Training
World-class data, technology, and scenario design for enhanced readiness
Predictive Analytics
We make sense of accelerated change to help you shape outcomes and define the future
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Leading tools and expertise
to prioritize resources
and protect assets
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PDC's AI-assisted big data processing and computing capabilities are bringing actionable insights to decision makers never before possible at a global scale.
Access PDC's global analysis of climate change exposure impacts for the year 2050. The analysis includes a breakdown of exposure by country and multiple hazard types.
View PDC's annual analysis of Global Risk and Vulnerability. The analysis covers key drivers of vulnerability broken down by country type.
Disaster Alert 8.0
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Free for disaster management practitioners and the public, PDC's Disaster Alert mobile app provides around-the-clock early warning anywhere you travel.
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PDC’s artificial intelligence capabilities are driving new insights from pattern identification and complex trend analysis to support the strategic and tactical decision maker.
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PDC data scientists talk about the strategic advantage of rapid analysis during destabilizing events and some of the biggest innovations they’re working on in the Analytics Lab.
“The work we’ve done with PDC over the years to enhance early warning, as well as their expertise in risk assessment and predictive analytics has been integral to our operations and to the overall disaster risk reduction objectives of the ASEAN region.”
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Winner of the U.N. Sasakawa Award for Disaster Risk Reduction, tPacific Disaster Center is a global leader and pioneer of early warning technologies and risk intelligence tools. Our advanced analytics and risk intelligence products provide decision-makers with the essential insights and information to act early to protect communities from hazards and build more sustainable, resilient communities for a safer world.
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We were excited to rejoin our longtime partners at the AHA Centre this week to mark the completion of another important milestone in the ASEAN region. With support from USAID, PDC has successfully upgraded the AHA Centre’s custom version of DisasterAWARE — DMRS (Disaster Monitoring and Response System) — strengthening regional capacity for hazard monitoring and early warning.
The closing event wrapped up a productive week of capacity-building activities with AHA Centre staff, focused on enhancing early warning across Southeast Asia. This included expanded user training, as well as specialized training on systems administration and data.
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningforAll #AHACentre #ASEAN #OneASEANOneResponse #DisasterAWARE #DMRS
AHA CENTRE
U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN)
In addition to providing updates on fire activity, evacuation areas, perimeters, exposure, and other vital information to support ongoing response efforts across the Los Angeles area, DisasterAWARE also provides wind forecast data. This information is crucial, as strong winds and critical fire weather are expected to continue.
For the Public:
>>> The "Winds (Surface Velocity & Forecast)" layer can be viewed on our free Disaster Alert app, under Layers > Featured Layers). Note: The wind dates and forecast times are in UTC/GMT time.
>>> Search "Disaster Alert" in the Apple App Store or Google Play app store to download
For Emergency Managers:
>>> Request access to DisasterAWARE Pro here: disasteraware.pdc.org
#California #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #losangelesfire #losangeles #californiawildfires #californiafires #palisadesfire #eatonfire #hurstfire CAL FIRE California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
PDC continues to support the ongoing response to multiple major wildfires across the Los Angeles area. Shown are updated screenshots of evacuation zones and air quality. Monitor DisasterAWARE and our Disaster Alert app for updates to those layers and more!
For the Public:
>>> Continue to monitor your local authorities
>>> Download PDC’s Free “Disaster Alert” app (search “Disaster Alert” in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.)
>>> The layers shown in the attached screenshots are available under Layers > Hazards and Events > Wildfire
For Emergency Managers:
>>> Request access to DisasterAWARE at disasteraware.pdc.org
#California #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #losangelesfire #losangeles #californiawildfires #californiafires #palisadesfire #eatonfire #hurstfire #kennethfire #lidiafire
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services CAL FIRE
Sending aloha to our partners in Indonesia! We had the wonderful opportunity this week to kick off the New Year together by celebrating the successful reinstatement of InAWARE at BNPB (Indonesia’s national disaster management authority). InAWARE is a custom version of PDC’s global, multi-hazard, early warning system – DisasterAWARE – for Indonesia.
Working closely with BNPB, INVEST DM, and the donor USAID, the closing meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on and highlight the important role InAWARE plays in Indonesia’s disaster risk reduction efforts, as a key component of the country’s multi-hazard early warning infrastructure.
We commend you on your continued dedication and commitment towards building resilience and a #SaferWorld!
#EarlyWarningforAll #Indonesia #Disasters #BNPBIndonesia
Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana USAID Indonesia Mercy Corps Indonesia
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
CAL FIRE
Los Angeles Fire Department
County of Los Angeles
#california #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #losangelesfire #losangeles #californiawildfires #californiafires #la #palisadesfire #eatonfire #hurstfire #sunsetfire
We continue our support to authorities as firefighting efforts and evacuations persist in response to multiple major wildfires threatening the Los Angeles region. Attached screenshots of DisasterAWARE depict evacuation zones and air quality (monitor DisasterAWARE and the Disaster Alert app for the latest updates).
For the Public:
>>> Continue to monitor your local authorities
>>> Download PDC’s Free “Disaster Alert” app (search “Disaster Alert” in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.)
>>> The layers shown in the attached screenshots are available under Layers > Hazards and Events > Wildfire
For Emergency Managers:
>>> Request access to DisasterAWARE at disasteraware.pdc.org
#Wildfires #California #SouthernCalifornia #Fires #DisasterAWARE #SantaAnaWinds #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #losangelesfire #losangeles #californiawildfires #californiafires #la CAL FIRE California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
In addition to providing critical updates and analytics on areas immediately impacted by the multiple wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area, DisasterAWARE also includes updates on air quality observations for the wider area.
For Emergency Managers >>> Request access to DisasterAWARE at disasteraware.pdc.org
For the Public:
>>> Monitor your local emergency management for critical updates
>>> Download PDC’s “Disaster Alert” app (search “Disaster Alert” in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.)
#Wildfires #California #SouthernCalifornia #Fires #DisasterAWARE #SantaAnaWinds #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld
CAL FIRE California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Tens of thousands have evacuated as multiple, life-threatening wildfires, driven by extreme winds, continue to impact the Los Angeles area. This is a very dangerous and quickly developing situation.
PDC is supporting authorities with updates via DisasterAWARE as the situation continues to unfold. The screenshots depict locations where wildfire ‘hotspots’ have been observed, along with updates on evacuation zones provided by CalOES (at the time the screenshots were taken).
For Emergency Managers >>> Request access to DisasterAWARE at disasteraware.pdc.org
For the Public:
>>> Monitor your local emergency management for critical updates
>>> Download PDC’s “Disaster Alert” app (search “Disaster Alert” in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.)
#Wildfires #California #SouthernCalifornia #Fires #DisasterAWARE #SantaAnaWinds #EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld
CAL FIRE California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Happy New Year! Looking back at 2024, we had the privilege of working alongside so many incredible and dedicated partners around the world. As we say aloha to the new year, we take a moment to acknowledge and commend you for your ongoing commitment to building a more resilient and #SaferWorld.
Enjoy these highlights of some of the partner engagements we shared on social media in 2024. Looking forward to continuing our collaborations in 2025!
#HappyNewYear #EarlyWarningForAll #GlobalPartnerships #BuildingResilience #recap #2024recap
Make it your new year’s resolve to keep you and your loved ones safe from disasters!
Download the free Disaster Alert app today to receive early warnings about natural and manmade hazards around the world!
>>> Available on Google Play or the iOS App Store (Search "Disaster Alert" in the app stores)
#EarlyWarningforAll #SaferWorld #DisasterAlert
On the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Pacific Disaster Center opened up about its role in the long-term response and recovery—sharing how the tragedy transformed the small Center in the middle of the Pacific and forever changed the world.
WATCH ALL 7 KEY TAKEAWAYS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND IF WE’RE SAFER TODAY (SEE COMMENTS BELOW):
#SaferWorld #EarlyWarningForAll #indianocean #tsunami #disasteraware
December 26 marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 228,000 people across 14 affected countries. It was the worst tsunami and cross-border humanitarian crisis in recorded history.
The Pacific Disaster Center shares never-before-seen photographs and recounts its long-term response and recovery efforts within the region and abroad, answering questions about what we've learned and whether we're safer today.
Stay tuned for our 6-part video interview series with PDC team members detailing the events that unfolded on that day and what the Center has done since 2004 in partnership with the region and global partners to build resilience, increase early warning capacity, and better anticipate future risks.
www.pdc.org/2004-indian-ocean-tsunami
#indianocean #tsunami #EarlyWarningForAll #disasteraware #SaferWorld
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AHA CENTRE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
World Food Programme
United Nations OCHA
Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana
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Two decades have passed since one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history claimed the lives of 228,000 people across 14 countries. For a younger generation, there’s little awareness o...