Template:Activation
General Information | ||||||||||||||||||
INSERT DMP/ACTIVATION NAME and brief description of the situation and response actions being taken here... |
For Aid Organizations
Map and Data Services
About OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap offers an online map (and spatial database) which is updated by the minute. Various tools and services allow data extracts for GIS specialists, Routable Garmin GPS data, Smartphone GPS navigation, and other device-compatible downloads. With an internet connection, regular syncing is possible with open access to the community contributed data as it comes in, with OpenStreetMap's bulk data downloads ideal for use offline. In addition, maps can also be printed to paper.
Browse the (example) Activation Area to get a feel for the data that is currently available. Different map styles including an Humanitarian style can be selected on the right side, and some data may not render (appear) on the map, but could be exported from the underlying database (See export section below).
Exporting OpenStreetMap data
See Downloading data for instructions on getting large scale map data, or see the focused exports below:
- A custom export is available on the HOT Export Tool
- Regularly updated OpenStreetMap exports are available on the Humanitarian Data eXchange (HDX)
For Mappers
- Example: HOT Coordinator(s) requesting remote mapping assistance for estimated 2 week mapping response
How You Can Contribute
Learn to Map
- Most of our volunteer needs are for remote OSM contributors, visit LearnOSM.org to get started.
- Add additional guidance for tagging in the DMP/Activation area here...
Mapping Priority
- Please choose from highest priority first
- Experienced mappers are also asked to participate in validating completed tasks. Information on validating can be found here
Project | Priority | Location | What to map | Imagery Source | Task Mapping Status | Task Validation Status |
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ACTIVATION PROJECTS | ||||||
Example Project | Urgent | Gampaha West | Roads | Bing | In Progress (60%) | In Progress (54%) |
RESILIENCE PROJECTS | ||||||
Example Project | Moderate | Attanagalla | Detailed | Bing | In Progress (26%) | In Progress (2%) |
COMPLETE/ARCHIVED | ||||||
Example Project | Complete | Kelani Various | Buildings | Various | Complete (100%) | Complete (100%) |