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'''The Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM)''' for Portland NET provides volunteer responders with a tool to document and map impacts of a disaster, and electronically transmit that information to the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). It is, essentially, an electronic version of <u><s>'''NET Form 1'''</s></u> for damage assessment. <span style="color:#0000ff">'''ECC'''</span> personnel can immediately use information sent to them from DAMM to allocate resources for response and recovery. Volunteers can document assessments with the DAMM even in the absence of internet service, though internet service is required to transmit the reports completed by a user.
'''The Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM)''' for Portland NET is a mobile device-based tool to document and map impacts of a disaster, and electronically transmit that information to the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). It is powered by [https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-survey123/overview Survey123] for ArcGIS. It is, essentially, an electronic version of [[NET Form 1]] for damage assessment. <span style="color:#0000ff">'''[[ECC]]'''</span> personnel can immediately use information sent to them from DAMM to allocate resources for response and recovery. Volunteers can document assessments with the DAMM even in the absence of internet service, though internet service is required to transmit the reports completed by a user.


Every NET volunteer and <u>'''<s>ATV</s>'''</u> with a smartphone should download the software onto their device and know how to use it in the field.
Every NET volunteer and [[ATV]] with a smartphone should download the software onto their device and know how to use it in the field.
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== Program Overview ==
== Program Overview ==
The Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM) is one of the most important '''<s><u>communication tools</u></s>''' available to NET volunteers. The tool promotes accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in collecting post-disaster data for use in high-level decision making.
The Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM) is one of the most important [[communication tools]] available to NET volunteers. The tool promotes accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in collecting post-disaster data for use in high-level decision making.
[[File:Fig.1 DAMM ECC Dashboard.png|alt=Figure 1: The DAMM dashboard used by ECC personnel. The dashboard aggregates data by neighborhood and incidences, and is organized by date. Only ECC personnel and some NET Team Leaders have access to the dashboard.|thumb|'''''Figure 1:''' The DAMM dashboard used by ECC personnel. Click to enlarge.''|375x375px|border]]
[[File:Fig.1 DAMM ECC Dashboard.png|alt=Figure 1: The DAMM dashboard used by ECC personnel. The dashboard aggregates data by neighborhood and incidences, and is organized by date. Only ECC personnel and some NET Team Leaders have access to the dashboard.|thumb|'''''Figure 1:''' The DAMM dashboard used by ECC personnel. Click to enlarge.''|375x375px|border]]
Observations inputted to the DAMM via the [https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-survey123/overview Survey123] app are relayed to an Operational Dashboard (fig. 1) displayed to emergency response planners in Portland’s Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). In turn, ECC personnel will use the data to assemble a highly detailed situational awareness picture and allocate response resources accordingly and (where possible) expeditiously. Data inputted to the DAMM will also be critical for applying for federal relief aid and other resources in the aftermath of a major disaster.
Observations inputted to the DAMM via the Survey123 app are relayed to an Operational Dashboard (fig. 1) displayed to emergency response planners in Portland’s Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). In turn, ECC personnel will use the data to assemble a highly detailed situational awareness picture and allocate response resources accordingly and (where possible) expeditiously. Data inputted to the DAMM will also be critical for applying for federal relief aid and other resources in the aftermath of a major disaster.


==== Practical DAMM applications in a disaster ====
==== Practical DAMM applications in a disaster ====
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NET and '''<s><u>COAD</u></s>''' volunteers above all others. But, NET and COAD volunteers can also “deputize” '''<s>spontaneous volunteers</s>''' as needed. In the survey, a deputized spontaneous volunteer should use their own name but the '''<s>badge number</s>''' of the volunteer who deputized them.
NET and '''<s><u>COAD</u></s>''' volunteers above all others. But, NET and COAD volunteers can also “deputize” '''<s>spontaneous volunteers</s>''' as needed. In the survey, a deputized spontaneous volunteer should use their own name but the '''<s>badge number</s>''' of the volunteer who deputized them.
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== Loading DAMM Onto Your Mobile Device ==
Downloading the Survey123 application is easy on a mobile device such as a tablet or phone. Simply go to your App Store and search for “Survey123 for ArcGIS”.
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== DAMM Form Fields ==
== DAMM Form Fields ==
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