Each year, disasters around the world affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally ‘missing’ from open and accessible maps and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. 

Join the Library for a Mapathon, or a mapping party, to support the Missing Maps project. Missing Maps asks for volunteers worldwide to map vulnerable areas before disaster or crisis strikes to reduce risk and speed recovery efforts. We’ll work together to trace buildings and roads from satellite images, for example; then, humanitarian groups on the group will add the details and create maps with our data.

No experience or special skills are required. This is a Bring Your Own Device event. Bring your own laptops and chargers.

Join us for the whole event or drop in as your schedule allows. Snacks and treats will be provided. 

Contact:
Jen Cormier
ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu