Damage Assessment Mapping Module: Difference between revisions
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== DAMM Program Overview == | == DAMM Program Overview == | ||
[[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|''The DAMM Operational Dashboard used by ECC personnel. Click to enlarge.''|450x450px|border|right]] | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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#'''For individual practice:''' A NET volunteer can log on and practice with the DAMM at any time. | #'''For individual practice:''' A NET volunteer can log on and practice with the DAMM at any time. | ||
#'''In the immediate response period of an earthquake:''' An Incident Team Leader (ITL) should detail volunteers (NETs and/or SUVs) to use the DAMM to make reports to the ECC as soon as practicable and after more immediate priorities are resolved. NET Operations Plans should reflect at which [[Operational Period]] the team plans to make reports. | #'''In the immediate response period of an earthquake:''' An Incident Team Leader (ITL) should detail volunteers (NETs and/or SUVs) to use the DAMM to make reports to the ECC as soon as practicable and after more immediate priorities are resolved. NET Operations Plans should reflect at which [[Operational Period]] the team plans to make reports. | ||
#'''During the recovery phase in the aftermath of an earthquake:''' When the NET resolves immediate response priorities, volunteers should switch the "incident type" in the survey to "Census" and gather data on neighborhood status and needs. | #'''During the recovery phase in the aftermath of an earthquake:''' When the NET resolves immediate response priorities, volunteers should switch the "incident type" in the survey to "Census" and gather data on neighborhood status and needs. | ||
==== About the Operational Dashboard ==== | ==== About the Operational Dashboard ==== | ||
