Abstract

Using ArcGIS api on the Iphone/ipad for disaster relief
Track: Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
Authors: Jeff Eisman

Samaritans Purse International relief is dedicated to providing aid to those around the world that have experienced a natural disaster which in most cases limits the food, water, shelter and medical care.
Samaritan's Purse is usually one of the first organizations on the ground in the event of an international disaster by sending a DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team). Being one of the first on the ground can be a challenge, usually not much is known about the situation or area.
Samaritan's Purse is using ArcGIS on the iphone and ipad to help the DART asses and address the needs of an area and quickly respond to alleviate suffering. This also provides International Headquarters a picture of what the DART are experiencing, they in turn are able to send the needed supplies quicker saving lives in the process