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PDC provides monitoring and impact analysis for Tropical Cyclone Chapala as it makes its way towards Yemen
(2015)
PDC supports response to devastating floods in Central Vietnam
PDC requests activation of International Charter for “Space and Major Disasters”, nominated as project manager for collection and dissemination of lifesaving information to support ongoing flooding in Vietnam.
(2007)
Read More PDC conducts successful international workshop on best practices in disaster management
By invitation of the Government of Vietnam, PDC provides two-day workshop on disaster risk assessment and early warning systems in Hanoi, Vietnam.
(2007)
Read More PDC develops custom prototype of Vietnam hazard monitoring software
PDC collaborates with Vietnam authorities to develop programs and tools for improved disaster management and response capabilities, including the concept of a new Vietnam Disaster Center.
(2007)
PDC participates in conference to discuss APEC preparedness
APEC Task Force for Emergency Preparedness (TFEP) recommends exploration of existing tools offered by PDC.
(2008)
Read More PDC strengthens collaboration with Vietnam, signs Memorandum of Understanding
Pacific Disaster Center, managed by the University of Hawai‘i, signs Memorandum of Understanding with Vietnamese Water Resources University to expand disaster management practices.
(2008)
Read More PDC selected to partner with Vietnam to reduce impacts of frequent and often devastating floods
PDC and Vietnam’s Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development (MARD) begin project to advance the country’s disaster management system
(2009)
Read More Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Taskforce for Emergency Preparedness
By invitation of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), PDC presents paper titled ‘Overview of Disaster Risks and Management in the Asia Pacific Region’
(2009)
Read More PDC partners with Vietnam to provide multi-year disaster management training curriculum
PDC instructors offer a training the trainer session for Vietnam-based colleagues as well as course manuals, group activities, guided discussions, demonstrations, exercises and other techniques. Training program includes overseas learning opportunity–Overseas Study Scholarship Program (OSSP) to provide learning opportunities for Vietnam’s central and provincial-level disaster management practitioners.
(2010)
Read More PDC partners with Vietnam to provide multi-year disaster management training curriculum
PDC instructors offer a training the trainer session for Vietnam-based colleagues as well as course manuals, group activities, guided discussions, demonstrations, exercises and other techniques. Training program includes overseas learning opportunity–Overseas Study Scholarship Program (OSSP) to provide learning opportunities for Vietnam’s central and provincial-level disaster management practitioners.
(2010)
Read More Flood modeling and early warning capacity pilot project kicked off in Vietnam by PDC
PDC facilitates working group to facilitate the instruction phase of the training program. Participants included representatives from several Vietnam central government agencies, nongovernmental institutions , and universities.
(2010)
Read More PDC conducts DisasterAWARE training in Hanoi, Vietnam
Disaster management professionals and humanitarian relief specialists participate in training to learn how to use PDC’s DisasterAWARE for early warning, hazard monitoring, planning, and analysis.
(2010)
Read More PDC conducts DisasterAWARE training in Hanoi, Vietnam
Disaster management professionals and humanitarian relief specialists participate in training to learn how to use PDC’s DisasterAWARE for early warning, hazard monitoring, planning, and analysis.
(2010)
Read More PDC selected as partner to assist Vietnam with post-disaster management assistance evaluation
The Government of Vietnam selects PDC to help assess the effectiveness of post-disaster assistance under World Bank funding for the natural disaster management project.
(2011)
PDC completes 18-month project to assist with flood monitoring and early warning in Vietnam
Partner project designed to build capacity within national and provincial disaster management agenices in Vietnam, comes to successful completion with the framework for a concept of operations for the use of VinAWARE.
(2011)
PDC presents at Geo-Information Technology for Hazard Risk Assessment
(2011)
Read More Vietnman and PDC launch Phase II Flood Modeling and Early Warning Capacity development project
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) approves funding for second phase of project with Vietnam for PDC to help enhance capacity in disaster management and early warning processes.
(2012)
Read More PDC participates in Sixth International Conference on Community-based Adaptation
(2012)
Read More By invitation of Vietnam, U.N. invites PDC to participate in technical advisory UN-SPIDER mission
The United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response (UN-SPIDER) program aims to provide universal access to all types of space-based information and services.
(2013)
Read More Disaster managers in Vietnam gather for training on VinAWARE system, the country’s web-based early warning decision support system based on PDC’s DisasterAWARE platform
(2014)
Read More Disaster managers in Vietnam gather for training on VinAWARE system, the country’s web-based early warning decision support system based on PDC’s DisasterAWARE platform
(2014)
Read More Flood modeling workshop expands training in Vietnam with technical assistance from PDC
(2014)
Read More Flood modeling workshop expands training in Vietnam with technical assistance from PDC
(2014)
Read More Vietnam partners with PDC in flood early warning project activities
(2014)
Read More PDC helps facilitate technical exchange workshops
(2014)
Read More PDC monitors Tropical Storm Vamco as it approaches Vietnam, provides analysis
(2015)
PDC-Vietnam draft standard operating procedures for use of VinAWARE
(2015)
Read More PDC presents at request of UN-SPIDER at Geospatial Conference in Vietnam
(2015)
PDC works with Vietnam to increase VinAWARE trainers and user capacity
(2015)
Read More PDC works with Vietnam to increase VinAWARE trainers and user capacity
(2015)
Read More PDC helps estimate human and economic impacts of Typhoon Doksuri prior to making landfall in Vietnam
(2017)
PDC provides response support for Vietnam in the path of deadly Typhoon Damrey
(2017)
Vietnam and PDC work together to draft standard operating procedures for the operational use of VinAWARE—a custom version of DisasterAWARE
(2015)
Read More Vietnam-PDC completes technical implementation for flood and early warning Phase II project
(2015)
Read More PDC facilitates VinAWARE Response Operations Demonstration for senior Government of Vietnam officials
(2016)
Read More PDC presents at Geospatially Enabling Community Collaboration (GECCo) Workshop
(2014)
PDC provides assistance with Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange using DisasterAWARE technology
(2017)
PDC presents at APEC Emergency Preparedness Working Group (EPWG) Meeting
(2017)
PDC and the AHA Centre collaborate to monitor flooding in central Viet Nam
(2020)
PDC provides active monitoring of M7.5 earthquake in Vanuatu
7.5M earthquatke strikes vanuatu, PDC provides accurate information about tsunami threats and other significant analysis directly following the event to keep people out of harm’s way.
(2010)
Read More Following M7.0 earthquake, PDC supports Vanuatu with modeled impact analysis
(2016)
PDC provides analysis for Norsup, Vanuatu following M7.0 earthquake
(2016)
PDC provides situational analysis to aid response as Tropical Cyclone Pam leaves trail of destruction in South Pacific
(2015)
Read More PDC aids Vanuatu with impact severity and forecast needs in the face Tropical Cyclone Donna
(2017)
As complete evacuation of Vanuatu’s ‘volcano island’ is underway, PDC helps monitor and centralize analytical assessments of Mt. Manaro eruption
(2017)
PDC aids Vanuatu with impact severity and forecast needs as Tropical Cyclone Hola prepares to make landfall
(2018)
PDC partners with FEMA and DHS on tornado response support
(2011)
Uruguay and PDC begin partnership discussions on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Uruguay and PDC begin partnership discussions on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC assists with Hurricane Flossie response
PDC assists State of Hawaii as responders prepare for Category 4 Hurricane Flossie.
(2007)
Read More PDC assists U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with tracking spread of avian influenza
PDC provides tracking of dead birds reported across multiple websites and develops models to help visualize projections of how avian flu could spread among people and animals.
(2007)
PDC helps with tabletop exercise for Avian Influenza pandemic
Providing ongoing support for containment of the avian influenza and preparation for potential future outbreaks, PDC demonstrated the capabilities of its avian influenza website and interactive map.
(2007)
PDC hosts expert working group session with climate change experts
Nobel laureates, International panel experts, PDC, More…
(2008)
Read More U.S.-Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation calls on PDC for expertise
(2008)
PDC presents at workshop on information sharing for crisis resiliency
(2008)
PDC participates in 33rd Annual Hazards Research and Application Conference
(2008)
PDC hosts Resilience Summit on Rapid Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management Associated with Large Scale Social Crisis and Global Change
(2008)
PDC completes major fire risk assessment project for Hawaii County
Pacific Disaster Center concludes 18-month effort with County of Hawaii to incorporate fire risk assessment information into planning processes to make big island towns safer from wildfires.
(2009)
Read More PDC supports wildfire response with map imagery
PDC map imagery used to fight wildfire threatening residential areas
(2009)
Read More PDC presents a 34th Annual Hazards Research and Application Conference
Long-running workshop features PDC products and technology capabilities
(2009)
Read More Members of the International Program on Climate Change and Variability Risk Reduction meet for three-day workshop at PDC
(2009)
Read More PDC invited as guest speaker for 2009 ESRI International User Conference
Conference focuses on public safety and homeland security, with representatives from PDC speaking about GIS for emergency management.
(2009)
PDC presents at Building Resilient Communities: The Role of Technology in Sustained International Development workshop
(2009)
PDC invited to participate at ESRI International User Conference
PDC presents brief on its DisasterAWARE decision support application for disaster early warning and response.
(2010)
Read More PDC monitors severe winter storm as it moves acoss eastern U.S. towards New Mexico
Providing map based models and projects, PDC meteorologic maps to track storm and provide real-time information to aid emergency response.
(2011)
Read More Visitors from Vietnam come to PDC for training and technical exchange
Key representatives from Vietnam visit PDC for training on the country’s custom version of DisasterAWARE—VinAWARE.
(2011)
PDC works with Hawaii State Civil Defense to aid with relief and recovery from the great east Japan M7.9 earthquake
PDC provides real-time situation updates and tsunami travel time modeling for statewide evacuation and emergency response activities.
(2011)
Read More PDC provides continuous support to aid response for Hurricane Irene as it heads for Northeastern U.S.
Monitoring, tracking and modeling impact projections, PDC actively supports U.S. emergency preparation and response efforts.
(2011)
Read More PDC partners with U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Human Services for tornado response
(2011)
PDC supports emergency management field operations on Island of Oahu with flood mapping during torrential flooding and rain damage
(2011)
PDC presents at APEC Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum
(2011)
Read More PDC and Hawaii State Civil Defense launch Tsunami Awareness Program (TAP)
Initial implementation of TAP focuses on Oahu but plans for broader, multi-hazard awareness and education program also in progress.
(2012)
PDC provides situational maps and analysis product for daily briefings on wildfire engulfing Southwest Colorado
(2012)
PDC provides impact and damage assessments for Hawaii following heavy rains, flooding, landslides
(2012)
As Hurricane Isaac heads for Louisana, PDC supports preparedness and response efforts
(2012)
PDC provides real-time situational analysis of destructive Cat 3 Hurricane Sandy
As Hurrican Sandy carves a destructive path through the Carribbean to the coast of the Northeastern U.S., PDC provides population and infrastructure impact analysis and subject matter expertise to aid disaster management agencies, governments and nongovernmental organizations with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
(2012)
PDC participates in Annual Pacific Risk Management Ohana (PriMO) conference
(2012)
Read More PDC presents DisasterAWARE technology during Esri Federal GIS Conference
(2012)
PriMO meeting exemplifies collaboration and partnership for disaster resilience
PDC plays a significant leadership role in PRiMO, organizing interagency roundtable for local, state, and federal agency leaders to facilitate dialogue about disaster risk reduction in the Pacific.
(2013)
Read More PDC co-sponsors workshop to advance Hawaii preparedness through public-private partnership
(2013)
Read More PDC participates in Bio-Preparedness in the Asia-Pacific Workshop, focusing on mitigating risk from infectious disease pandemics
(2013)
Read More PDC attends Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster Assistance, and Civic Aid Workshop
(2013)
Read More PDC marks twelfth year of successful partnership at PRiMO Conference
(2014)
Read More PDC provides DisasterAWARE training in preparation for Hawaii’s statewide hurricane preparedness exercise
(2014)
Read More PDC supports Hurricane Arthur response, provides monitoring, situational analysis of storm path and impacts
(2014)
Read More PDC activates monitoring and decision support for two tropical cyclones, Iselle and Julio, heading for the U.S. State of Hawaii
(2014)
Read More PDC provides real-time monitoring of tropical cyclone Ana asa storm intensifies for impact to Hawaiian Islands
(2014)
Read More Lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano reaches residential areas, PDC provides population impact analysis and monitoring
(2014)
Read More PDC provides monitoring and analysis of Super Typhoon Champi as it heads for Northern Mariana Islands
(2015)
PDC aids South Carolina State Emergency Management with impact analysis during major flooding event
(2015)
PDC works closely with Hawaii State Emergency Management to provide close monitoring and analysis of Hurricane Oho
(2015)
PDC provides real-time monitoring and impact analysis during Tropical Storm Niala heading for Hawaii
(2015)
PDC actively monitors Hurricane Ignacio headed for Hawaii and provides impact analysis
(2015)
PDC provides analysis and actively monitors Hurricane Kilo as it passes by Hawaiian Islands
(2015)
PDC actively monitors Hurricane Hilda as it passes near Hawaiian Islands
(2015)
Read More PDC assists with Tropical Cyclone Colin, actively monitoring storm path and providing impact analysis
(2016)
As tropical storm Darby heads for Hawaii, PDC stands by to actively monitor storm path and impacts
(2016)
Read More PDC coordinates with Hawaii State Emergency Management to provide active monitoring and analysis of Hurricane Madeline
(2016)
PDC provides situational analysis of Hurricane Hermine as it approaches Florida Panhandle, aids decision support
(2016)
As Super Typhoon Chaba approaches landfall in South Korea, PDC provides close monitoring and situational analysis
(2016)
PDC provides analysis to aid response to severe flooding in Texas
(2016)
PDC assists response efforts in Taiwan, modeling impacts after M6.4 earthquake
(2016)
PDC provides situational analysis during historic blizzard covering the northeastern and southeastern portions of the United States
(2016)
PDC presents on ‘Extending Best Practices in Early Warning Systems for Community Resilience’ during PRiMO Conference
(2015)
Read More PDC provides modeled impact analysis following moderate M5.3 earthquake on Island of Hawaii
(2017)
PDC offers analytical products following rare M4.1 earthquake in Delaware
(2017)
PDC issues landslide susceptibility analysis and flood evaluation as deadly floods consume more than a third of Bangladesh
(2017)
As Bangladesh races to evacuate 1 million people from the impact of Tropical Cyclone Mora, PDC supports response with situational needs and impact analysis
(2017)
PDC assists with impact analysis as Tropical Storm Cindy prepares to flood Galveston, Texas
(2017)
PDC supports strategic response with numerous state and national agencies as Cat 4 Hurricane Harvey dumps rain in never-before-seen Texas flooding event
(2017)
Read More PDC advanced technology helps officials from Florida, Georgia, and FEMA push back against catastrophic losses during wrath of Cat 5 Hurricane Irma
(2017)
Read More PDC estimates potential impacts and needs as thousands already impacted by Cat 5 Hurricane Irma prepare begin evacuation for Cat 4 Hurricane Jose
(2017)
PDC continues response support for Hurricane Nate as it queues up behind Irma to wreak havoc along the Gulf Coast
(2017)
As multiple wildfires consume the State of California in the worst wildfire season on record, PDC supports local and federal responders with observational analyses and impact assessments
(2017)
PDC issues tsunami travel time estimate for Hawaii and Alaska following M7.9 earthquake
(2018)
Vietnam and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Vietnam and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
U.S. Government collaborates with PDC on resilience in the Asia-Pacific Region, utilizes DisasterAWARE decision support system
(2015)
Read More PDC presents during the Pacific Risk Management Ohana Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
(2015)
Read More PDC provides support during U.S. Government exercise to improve foreign disaster assistance
(2015)
PDC helps assess Typhoon Dolphin impacts in Marianas
(2015)
Read More PDC helps facilitate annual annual Makani Pahili preparedness exercise
(2015)
Read More PDC partners with Indonesia to begin Phase II of USAID-supported InAWARE project implementation
(2016)
Read More PDC provides scenario development and exercise support during Angel Thunder Multi-national Personnel Recovery Exercise
(2017)
PDC aids planning and development of NORTHCOM exercise Ardent Sentry with DisasterAWARE technology and products
(2014)
PDC assists with PACOM Pacific Theater Engagement Exercise
(2014)
PDC provides DisasterAWARE support during Exercise Nine Innings
(2013)
USMC Common Operating Picture Exercise assisted by PDC
(2014)
PDC provides scenario development and technology support during Makani Pahili Hawaii Statewide Hurricane Exercise
(2014)
Read More PDC provides real world hazard data for PACOM exercise Tempest Winds
(2014)
PDC participates in National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Symposium and Workshop
(2014)
PDC presents on DisasterAWARE during SOUTHCOM Public Private Partnership (PPP) Forum
(2014)
PDC provides DisasterAWARE technology for Nine Innings Exercise
(2015)
PDC assists with scenario development and DisasterAWARE technology for Ardent Sentry exercise
(2015)
PDC provides scenario development and technology support during Makani Pahili Hawaii Statewide Hurricane Exercise
(2015)
Read More PDC provides real world hazard data and technology support during exercise Tempest Express 27
(2015)
PDC assists with Great Hawaiian Shakeout Earthquake Drill, providing DisasterAWARE technology and modeling services
(2015)
PDC provides expertise, DisasterAWARE data, and technology in exercise Continuing Promise (for Caribbean, Central, and South America)
(2015)
PDC presents DisasterAWARE and BioServ technology at Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC): Emergency Communications Workshop
(2015)
PDC presents DisasterAWARE and BioServ technology at Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC): Emergency Communications Workshop
(2015)
PDC presents at U.S. National Hurricane Conference
(2015)
PDC and DisasterAWARE featured at FEMA/Hawaii Emergency Management Regional Public-Private Partnership Workshop
(2015)
PDC a key participant at East-West Center Workshop on “Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance in Oceania”
(2015)
PDC and Hawaii Emergency Management exercise statewide No-notice Tsunami Drill
(2017)
PDC helps exercise for catastrophic hurricane in Hawaii during annual Makani Pahili 2016
(2016)
PDC-PACOM put communications to the test with flooding scenario during Pacific Endeavor civilian-military exercise
(2016)
PDC participates in IAEA 60th General Conference, discusses plans for NuclearAWARE based on its DisasterAWARE technology
(2016)
PDC present DisasterAWARE at UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s Expert Consultation on Establishing an Information System on Damage and Losses
(2016)
PDC assists with Tropical Cyclone scenario making landfall in Hawaii during annual Makani Pahili exercise
(2017)
PDC assists with Peru earthquake scenario using DisasterAWARE during U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange
(2017)
PDC provides briefing on Hazus tsunami module during the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program Annual Meeting
(2017)
PDC presents on BioSurveillance, InAWARE during 15th Annual PRiMO Conference
(2017)
PDC presents on Cyber and Space Technologies at Future Focus III Conference
(2017)
PDC presents at Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference
(2018)
PDC presents on disaster readiness during Meeting of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine
(2018)
PDC presents on DisasterAWARE at Joint Meteorology and Oceanography Synchronization Conference
(2018)
PDC participates in Annual Meeting of the American Association of Geographers
(2018)
DisasterAWARE recognized as Enterprise Preparedness Product of the Year
(2018)
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PDC and Kaazing launch DisasterAWARE Enterprise at the Tech Science Museum
(2018)
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PDC and Georgetown University partner on scientific innovations
(2018)
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ASEAN and PDC outline risk reduction initiative at PDC headquarters
(2017)
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PDC supports early decisions as Cat 4 Hurricane Irma approaches Florida
(2017)
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PDC provides decision support for Texas and FEMA during Hurricane Harvey
(2017)
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PDC presents ‘Earthquake Risk’ at West Maui HHARP Workshop
(2017)
Read More Continuing analysis of Kilauea Volcano eruptions on Big Island of Hawaii provided by PDC
(2018)
PDC calculates population exposure and potential damages as the Saddleridge wildfire spreads in L.A. County
(2019)
PDC supports the MeDUSA Field Test-2 with DisasterAWARE training and exercise injects
(2020)
PDC provides impact analysis as the Tick Fire threatens homes in Los Angeles County
(2019)
As fires descend on residences in Sonoma, California, PDC is monitoring impacts to support responders and emergency management authorities
(2019)
The Getty fire in Los Angeles threatens lives and property and PDC supports first responders with impact estimates
(2019)
PDC facilitates 2019 InterAmerican Committee on Natural Disaster Reduction Tabletop Exercise
(2019)
COVID–19 regional support: Latin America/Carribean
(2020)
COVID–19 regional support: Hawaii
(2020)
COVID–19 support by region: North America
(2020)
PDC participates in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Better Disaster Response, hosted by the White House
(2020)
PDC monitors a Florida wildfire as local firefighters work to contain spread
(2020)
Tropical Cyclone Arthur impacts the east coast and PDC provides needs analysis
(2020)
PDC tracks Tropical Cyclone Cristobal as it makes landfall in Louisianna
(2020)
PDC monitors a Maui wildfire that consumes thousand of acres
(2020)
PDC works with officials in Hawaii as tropical cyclone Douglas passes the islands
(2020)
Hurricane Hanna makes landfall in Texas while PDC provides situational awareness forecasts
(2020)
As Hurricane Isaias impacts multiple countries and states, PDC provides area briefs and situational awareness reports
(2020)
PDC responds to Hurricane Marco with impact severity and forecasts
(2020)
As Hurricane Laura strikes the coast, PDC works with local, state and national organizations
(2020)
As wildfires ravage across California, PDC provides impact analysis and data for response
(2020)
PDC develops detailed flood analysis as Hurricane Delta becomes the fourth storm to sweep the area
(2020)
PDC monitors and supports preparedness efforts as Hurricane Sally makes landfall
(2020)
PDC follows Hurricane Eta as it causes widespread flooding across Central America and Florida
(2020)
PDC presents DisasterAWARE technology at Interagency Coordinating Committee on Hurricanes (ICCOH) hosted by USGS
(2015)
PDC provides Trinidad and Tobago with estimated rainfall, wind, and storm surge impacts of Tropical Cyclone Bret
(2017)
Trinidad and Tobago and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
PDC to provide technical assistance for the Kingdom of Tonga post-tsunami reconstruction project
South Pacific island nations plans and prepares for future hazards with PDC’s technical assistance and funding from World Bank.
(2013)
Read More PDC continues support and situational analysis for Tonga and Fiji following Tropical Cyclone Ula
(2016)
Togo and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Togo and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC tracks Typhoon Bualoi as it passes The Northern Mariana Islands
(2019)
PDC provides models impacts for Hurricane Tomas in The Bahamas
PDC stands by to support the Government of The Bahamas and response agencies with real-time, accurate information about Hurricane Tomas.
(2010)
Read More PDC conducts knowledge exchange program for The Bahamas
PDC conducted a series of workshops to facilitate disaster management knowledge exchange.
(2010)
The Bahamas initiates partnership with PDC to improve disaster preparedness
PDC specialists visit Nassau to present a knowledge exchange conference between Bahamas Disaster Management and PDC to facilitate coordinated emergency response efforts between 29 main islands.
(2011)
Read More Tropical Cyclone Emily drenches Carribean, PDC stands by providing support and analysis
PDC provides ongoing monitoring and support, with real-time projections of storm impacts as it moves through The Bahamas.
(2011)
Read More PDC provides situational maps and operational support to The Bahamas during Tropical Storm Beryl
(2012)
Third U.S.-Bahamas Disaster Management Knowledge Exchange
(2012)
PDC activates monitoring and decision support products in preparation for Tropical Storm Chantal
(2013)
The Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) leads knowledge exchange in partnership with PDC, continues risk reduction progress
(2014)
Read More PDC provides continuous, real-time monitoring and situational analysis to aid response to Cat 5 Hurricane Matthew as it rips through The Bahamas
(2016)
Read More PDC presents on its National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment program at CDEMA’s 9th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management
(2015)
PDC presents on its National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment program at CDEMA’s 9th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management
(2015)
PDC partners with Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) to enhance early tsunami warning capabilities.
PDC partners with Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) to enhance early tsunami warning capabilities.
(2007)
Read More PDC conducts two-day tabletop exercise with Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center
PDC conducts two-day tabletop exercise with Thailand’s National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC), relying heavily on DisasterAWARE technology in advance of nationwide early tsunami warning test. Funding provided by U.S. Forest Service Tsunami Early Warning Section.
(2007)
PDC attends Twelfth Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM)
(2008)
PDC presents at Second International Conference on Geoinformation Technology for Natural Disaster Management and Rehabilitation
(2009)
Read More PDC provides flood modeling and analysis to aid Government of Thailand with worst floods in 50 years
Following months of monsoon rains, PDC provides numerous products to help map the extent of flooding, affected districts, and show historical flood zones to help with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.
(2011)
Read More PDC co-organizes strategic planning workshop in Bangkok, Thailand on ‘The Effects of Distant Large Earthquakes on Infrastructure’
(2011)
Read More PDC presents at ASEAN’s 18th Committee on Disaster Management
(2011)
PDC co-soponsors stakeholder consultation workshop on Flood Early Warning and Mitigation Systems
(2012)
Read More PDC invited as panelist for U.S.-ASEAN Emergency Preparedness Workshop
(2012)
Read More PDC presents at UNOCHA Workshop on Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response Capacity in the Asia-Pacific Region
(2012)
Read More PDC provides expertise at International Forum on Sustainable Governance of the Ocean
(2013)
Read More Sixth Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction features session by PDC and UNESCAP
(2014)
Read More PDC participates in Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)’s 18th Committee on Disaster Management
(2011)
PDC hosts roundtable discussion during the Aid and International Development Forum (AIDF) Asia Summit
(2015)
Read More PDC and UNESCO present during Sixth Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
(2014)
PDC participates in workshop on Enhancing Disaster and Climate Resilience in Asia’s Key Tourism Destinations
(2015)
PDC invited to present at World Vision Workshop on information management in disaster risk management decision making
(2017)
PDC presents at the Regional Workshop on Satellite-based Near-real-time Flood Monitoring Service
(2018)
Thailand kicks-off Regional Early Warning program to increase disaster management capacity
(2019)
PDC formalizes partnership with Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR)
Pacific Disaster Center signs Memorandum of Understanding with Taiwan’s NCDR to explore PDC geospatial data capabilities, early warning, risk assessment, and collaborative projects between the two centers.
(2008)
Read More PDC shares best practices at International Training Workshop on Natural Disaster Reduction held at the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR)
(2008)
PDC participates in International Training Workshop in Taiwan
PDC addresses concepts of risk assessment and early warning as two key pillars in PDC’s disaster risk reduction program.
(2009)
Read More PDC participates in International Training Workshop in Taiwan
PDC addresses concepts of risk assessment and early warning as two key pillars in PDC’s disaster risk reduction program.
(2009)
Read More PDC conducts Hazard Mapping and Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Workshop for APEC
PDC conducts three-day workshop through funding from USAID for more than 50 attendees from North America, South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and East Asia
(2010)
PDC sponsored to speak at Seventh Annual International Training Workshop on Disaster Reduction
(2011)
PDC sponsored to speak at Seventh Annual International Training Workshop on Disaster Reduction
(2011)
PDC participates in International Training Workship in Taiwan
(2012)
PDC participates in International Training Workship in Taiwan
(2012)
PDC Renews MOU with NCDR During International Training Workshop 2014
(2014)
Read More PDC provides impact analysis and monitoring for Typhoon Dujuan as it targets Taiwan and Japan
(2015)
PDC actively monitors Super Typhoon Nepartak as it moves towards Taiwan and China, providing real-time situational analysis to aid response
(2016)
Read More PDC helps monitor and provide impact analysis for Super Typhoon Meranti, one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record headed for Taiwan and China
(2016)
As Typhoon Malakas makes its way through Taiwan, Okinawa, and Japan, PDC modeled impacts and monitors storm path to aid response
(2016)
PDC provides impact analysis as thousands in Taiwan evacuate for Typhoon Nesat
(2017)
Super Typhoon Soudelor continues to intensify on its path towards Taiwan, PDC estimates impacts and needs
(2015)
Read More PDC presents at Workshop on Scientific Decision Supports for Emergency Preparedness of Natural Hazards for APEC economies
(2015)
Read More PDC presents at International Training Workshop at NCDR
(2017)
PDC attends UN Conference for the Global and Regional Assessment of Risks Caused by Natural Hazards and Armed Conflicts
(2008)
PDC participates in Risk Assessment and Mitigation Measures for Natural and Conflict-Related Hazards conference
(2009)
PDC invited to speak at Fourth International Disaster and Risk Conference in Davos, Switzerland
(2012)
PDC presents on NDPBA at UN Global Expert Consultation for Global Capacity Development Strategy
(2018)
PDC partners with UNOCHA to provide daily analyses to aid with destructive flooding in Sri Lanka
(2011)
PDC provides analysis to aid responders during severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka
(2016)
PDC provides analysis of people affected, critical infrastructure, and waterborne disease threats as Sri Lanka becomes inundated by floods and landslides
(2017)
Busan City, Korea partners with PDC to become a model of disaster readiness
Republic of Korea and partner organizations sign visionary agreement to enhance disaster management practices in Korea’s second largest city.
(2007)
Read More PDC provides decision support for Tropical Cyclone Megh as it approaches Somalia and Yemen
(2015)
PDC provides ongoing support and analysis of Solomon Islands tsunami
Triggered by an 8.4M earthquake, PDC provided continuous analysis and support for the 32-foot (10 meters) high tsunami that made landfall on Gizo Island.
(2007)
Read More PDC provides tsunami travel time maps, other analytical products following M8.0 earthquake off coast of Santa Cruz Islands
(2013)
Read More PDC provides real time monitoring and response support for Solomon Islands during Tropical Cyclone Ula
(2015)
PDC provides modeled impact analysis immediately following M7.8 earthquake and aftershocks to Solomon Islands
(2016)
PDC panelist supports launch of IFRC Annual World Disasters Report
(2013)
Read More PDC presents at Capacity-Building Seminar on Collaborative Approaches and Solutions to Disaster Management for Small Island Developing States
(2014)
PDC presents on use of social media as input for decision making during ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management Workshop
(2017)
PDC partners with Changi Regional HA/DR Coordination Centre
(2018)
Read More PDC coordinates communication of analytical products to aid response to Freetown flood and landslide disaster in Sierra Leone
(2017)
With disaster risk on the rise, Sierra Leone partners with PDC on advanced risk reduction strategies
(2018)
Read More With disaster risk on the rise, Sierra Leone partners with PDC on advanced risk reduction strategies
(2018)
Read More PDC assists with M7.7 earthquake impact analysis and tsunami travel time projections off coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
(2017)
PDC provides impact analysis for Tropical cyclone Alex as it approaches Azores Islands, Portugal
(2016)
PDC partners with ASEAN to conduct week-long training course
As part of the ASEAN program for Regional Capacity Building in Disaster Response, PDC and the ASEAN-U.S. Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) provide week-long course in Manila, Philippines on Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis–satisfying one of the top five priorities set forth in the Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015).
(2008)
Read More PDC helps with ASEAN Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Workshop
(2008)
UN and PDC provide support to Manila in wake of typhoon Ketsan
PDC supports disaster management professionals and humanitarian relief efforts in responding to continuing effects of storm-induced flooding and landslides.
(2009)
Read More PDC models hurricane impacts for Typhoon Megi
Storm surge and wind impacts provided to aid Government of Philippines with disaster relief, response, and humanitarian aid.
(2010)
Read More PDC utilizes DisasterAWARE technology, provides on-site support for Hawaii following M7.6 earthquake response and tsunami monitoring
PDC supplies products and monitors aftermath of event, especially tsunami warning for Hawaii and other Pacific Islands.
(2012)
Tropicial Cyclone Nari intensifies, PDC provides impact projections, decision support products
(2013)
Read More PDC provides decision support products and analysis following M7.1 earthquake strikes central Philippines,
(2013)
Read More PDC provides monitoring and response support for Typhoon Fung-Wong as it progresses through Northern Philippines, Taiwan
(2014)
As Typhoon Melor approaches Philippines, PDC provides close monitoring and situational analysis
(2015)
Read More PDC provides real-time monitoring and situational analysis during Super Typhoon Koppu headed for Philippines
(2015)
PDC provides monitoring and impact analysis during Typhoon Mujigae headed for the Philippines and China
(2015)
PDC supports response to Typhoon Nida, monitoring storm path and providing situational analysis as it makes landfall in Philippines
(2016)
PDC assists with analysis of Typhoon Sarika as it passes through the Philippines, China, and Vietnam
(2016)
As destructive Typhoon Haima makes landfall in Luzon, PDC provides situational analysis to aid response
Read More PDC provides monitoring and situational analysis during progression of severe Tropical Storm Tokage
(2016)
PDC provides real-time monitoring and situational analysis during Super Typhoon headed for the Philippines
(2016)
PDC supports Philippines with earthquake impact analysis following M6.3 earthquake in Luzon, Philippines
(2017)
PDC begins discussions about DisasterAWARE solution with Philippines as development of Disaster Recovery Facility begins
(2016)
Read More Philippine National Institute of Health Workshop on Tropical Cyclone Haiyan Response presented by PDC and HEAD Study Group
(2014)
PDC provides DisasterAWARE technology and real world hazard data for Pacific Endeavor exercise
(2015)
PDC partners with PACOM and the Center for Excellence to simulate earthquake scenario in Tradewinds exercise
(2016)
PDC participates in World Vision: Information Management in Response Preparedness and Strategic Decision Making
(2016)
Intelligent City (i-City) Summit invites PDC to present on disaster management, recovery, and DisasterAWARE in the Philippines
(2017)
PDC participates in 5th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management
(2017)
PDC provides DA/EMOPS training in Manila
(2016)
Read More PDC provides monitoring support as Typhoon Kamaegi impacts the Philippines
(2019)
PDC, UNOCHA and WFP release Joint Analysis of Disaster Exposure (JADE) to support those responding to Typhoon Kammuri
(2019)
PDC monitors Tropical Cyclone Vongfong as it tracks across the Philippines
(2020)
PDC aids monitoring and response as Tropical Cyclone Goni hits the Philippines and Viet Nam
(2020)
Typhoon Vamco headed to Viet Nam after tearing through the Philippines, leaving dozens dead and inundating communities in devastating floodwaters
(2020)
PDC maps exposure assesment after M7.0 earthquake in Ucayali, Peru
Following the 7.0M earthquake, PDC immediately helps assess population and infrastructure exposure to aid Government of Peru.
(2011)
Peru’s national disaster risk reduction center, CENEPRED, and PDC reinforce long-term commitment to disaster risk reduction, sign bilateral agreements
(2014)
Read More Peru and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment mid-term milestone
(2014)
Read More Peru and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment mid-term milestone
(2014)
Read More PDC issues modeled rainfall accumulation and landslide risk analysis as Peru endures worst flooding in decades
(2017)
Peru and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
Peru and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
PDC helps with hazard mapping for supply chain resilience using DisasterAWARE
(2015)
Read More PDC presents APEC member economies analysis results during APEC Emergency Preparedness Public Alert and Warning Workshop
(2016)
PDC participates in APEC 10th Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum
(2016)
PDC supports response efforts with situational analysis products during Paraguay flooding
(2013)
National assessment to support Paraguay’s 2018 Sendai Framework Implementation Plan
(2018)
PDC monitors wildfires as they develop in Paraguay
(2020)
Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea is shaken by M7.9 earthquake, PDC provides provides analysis and support
(2017)
Following M6.9 earthquake in Papua New Guinea, PDC assists with situational analysis
(2017)
PDC provides analysis of shake intensity following M7.5 earthquake southwest of Porgera, Papua New Guinea
(2018)
PDC participates in Latin America and Caribbean Index for Risk Management (LAC-INFORM) workshop
(2017)
Panama and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Panama and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC shares preliminary NDPBA midterm results with Panama while connecting with more data partners
(2019)
PDC serves as project manager for activation of international charter to support disaster response in Palau for Super Typhoon Bopha
Under the International Charter, Space and Major Disasters, PDC manages response situational analysis products and support for humanitarian aid and disaster response.
(2012)
PDC helps with multi-agency infectious disease training exercise in Palau
(2013)
Read More PDC helps with multi-agency infectious disease training exercise in Palau
(2013)
Read More PDC monitors earthquake data from M5.6 quake in Pakistan
(2019)
PDC supports response for islands near Saipan during Super Typhoon Choi-wan.
PDC tracks typhoon path and reaches out to two small islands, each with an estimated population of 10, to provide assistance.
(2009)
Read More Nicaragua experiences historic day of hazards, PDC provides monitoring and situational analysis
(2016)
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Nicaragua and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
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Nicaragua and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
Read More Nicaragua and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
Nicaragua and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
PDC called to manage space-based imagery for oil spill in New Zealand
PDC selected as partner to help manage imagery and analysis of oil spill to aid with response and cleanup efforts.
(2011)
Read More PDC presents in Third Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Management
(2011)
PDC provides modeled impact analysis after M5.7 earthquake in New Zealand
(2016)
PDC provides modeled impact analysis following M7.8 earthquake in Kaikoura, New Zealand
(2016)
PDC assists with modeled earthquake impact and tsunami risk analysis following very strong M7.0 earthquake in New Caledonia
(2017)
PDC and Nepal partner for tabletop training exercise to build capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
(2011)
PDC and Nepal partner for tabletop training exercise to build capacity for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
(2011)
Nepal tests disaster response plan using DisasterAWARE as part of joint partnership with PDC to build its National Disaster Response Framework (NDRF)
(2014)
Read More PDC assists with coordination and communication of analytical products to aid response and relief for Nepal flooding
(2017)
PDC provides critical data on infrastructure in Nepal as death toll rises following M7.8 earthquake
(2015)
Read More PDC remains actively involved with response support as M7.3, 6.3, and 5.6 aftershocks rock Nepal
(2015)
Read More PDC facilitates four-day Train-the-Trainer course in Nepal on a custom version of DisasterAWARE to be called NepalAWARE
(2016)
Read More PDC facilitates four-day Train-the-Trainer course in Nepal on a custom version of DisasterAWARE to be called NepalAWARE
(2016)
Read More PDC assists with scenario development and DisasterAWARE support during PACOM Pacific Endeavor Exercise
(2014)
PDC provides support and expertise for Tribhuvan International Airport Disaster Response Plan Exercise
(2014)
PDC assists with simulating major earthquake scenario during MPAT Tempest Express 28 exercise in Kathmandu
(2016)
PDC continues to assist Nepal recover a year after M7.8 earthquake
(2016)
Read More PDC monitors landslides in flooding in Nepal
(2020)
PDC called upon by International Charter for Space and Major Disasters to activate project management support for major flooding in Namibia
(2011)
PDC provides situational analysis of severe flooding in Myanmar
(2015)
Read More PDC aids Myanmar response to severe flooding, provides impact analysis
(2016)
PDC provides modeled impact analysis after M6.9 earthquake strikes Mawlaik, Myanmar
GoUM, ASEAN, and PDC kick-off early warning project in Myanmar
(2018)
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Myanmar and PDC partner to reduce disaster risk and vulnerability
(2018)
Read More PDC provides estimated rainfall and wind impacts of Tropical Cyclone Dineo as it makes its way toward Mozambique
(2017)
PDC presents at EMI Americas Cluster Conference
(2007)
Swine flue raises worldwide concern, PDC helps track cases
PDC provides swine flu tracking, monitoring, and analysis to aid World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and other health officials.
(2009)
Read More PDC provides foreast of tropical cyclone path and wind impacts for Hurricane Paula
Wind impact models and storm path projects provided to all nations affected.
(2010)
Read More Cat 4 Hurricane Dora in Northeastern Pacific heads for Mexico, PDC provides monitoring and tracking support
PDC remains actively involved with analysis of Hurricane Dora as it made it’s way towards the Southern Baja Peninsula, providing wind and storm path projections.
(2011)
Read More PDC provides continuous analysis and decision support products duringTropical Storm Andrea
(2013)
Hurricane Odile travels up Baja California Peninsula, PDC provides analysis and response products
(2014)
Read More PDC provides situational analysis of Tropical Cyclone Sandra as it approaches Mexico to aid with decision support
(2015)
PDC monitors Major Hurricane Patricia headed for Mexico, provides impact and situation analysis
(2015)
Read More PDC provides real-time monitoring and support for Tropical Storm Javier as it passes through Mexico
(2016)
PDC aids Mexico with impact analysis as Hurricane Newton makes landfall
(2016)
PDC assists with M7.7 earthquake impact analysis and tsunami travel time projections southwest of Pijijiapan, Mexico
(2017)
PDC provides modeled impact assessment after extremely large M8.1 earthquake strikes Mexico
(2017)
PDC supports relief by providing modeled impact analysis following deadly M7.1 earthquake in Mexico City
(2017)
PDC assesses impact of Tropical Cyclone Adrian as it aims for Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador
(2017)
PDC provides analysis of Tropical Cyclone Berguitta impacts as it approaches Mauritius
(2018)
PDC provides mapping and analysis of Dengue Fever outbreak to support response in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
(2011)
PDC presents at Third meeting of ASEAN’s subcommittee on the Online Southeast Asia Disaster Inventory (OSADI)
PDC participates in discussion and planning of deployment of the OSADI system for ASEAN.
(2007)
PDC participates in Eleventh Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management
(2008)
Upon impact of Tropical Cyclone Enawo, PDC provides needs and impact analysis to aid relief and recovery
(2017)
PDC partners with Centers for Disease Control and response agencies throughout Africa to help combat Ebola Virus
(2014)
Read More PDC attends Ninth meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management
PDC collaborates with ASEAN during ninth meeting and second annual workshop on the formation of the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Center (AHA Centre), discussing methodologies for disaster risk identification, monitoring, and information sharing.
(2007)
PDC joins UN-SPIDER mission to help build capacity for improving access and utilization of space-based information in Lao PDR
(2015)
Read More PDC joins UN-SPIDER mission to help build capacity for improving access and utilization of space-based information in Lao PDR
(2015)
Read More Supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Laos, PDC provides initial impact estimate following catastrophic collapse of dam
(2018)
Lao PDR works to expand its capacity for hazard monitoring and early warning systems with DMRS training
(2019)
Read More PDC helps provide situational awareness as Tropical Cyclone Bavi makes landfall in Korea
(2020)
Tropical Cyclone Haishen sweeps across North Korean and PDC generates impact analysis
(2020)
PDC monitors Tropical Cyclone Maysak as it makes landfall across the Korean Peninsula
(2020)
PDC provides up-to-the-minute warnings on catastrophic M9.0 earthquake off coast of Honshu, Japan
PDC response services monitor earthquake and issue pacific-wide tsunami warnings, monitoring tsunami wasves as they spead across the ocean basin. PDC staff wen into emergency operations support mode to offer analysis and critical information to aid with humanitarian assistance/disaster response.
(2011)
Read More PDC supports response to catastrophic tsunami in Japan, resulting in the death of tens of thousands and crippling Fukushima’s nuclear plant reactors
Following impact of major tsunami to Japan’s Fukushima powerplant, PDC supports Japanese government with analytical maps, models and projections to aid with evacuation, humanitarian relief, missing persons estimates, population displacement maps, and watershed maps to support containment of nuclear radiation.
(2011)
Read More As Typhoon Vongfong crosses Okinawa and Japan, PDC provides real-time analysis
(2014)
Read More PDC provides monitoring and analysis of Tropical Storm Etau impacting Japan
(2015)
As Typhoon Mindule approaches Japan, PDC provides close monitoring and situational analysis
(2016)
PDC monitors Typhoon Namtheun and provides impact analysis to assist Kyushu, Japan
(2016)
PDC provides analysis to aid response to severe flooding in Japan
(2016)
PDC assists response and relief efforts, provides modeled impact assessment following M6.2 earthquake in Ueki, Japan
(2016)
Read More M7.0 earthquake hits Kumamoto, Japan, PDC models impacts to aid with response and relief
Read More PDC provides modeled impact analysis immediately following M6.9 earthquake that struck Tokyo, Japan
(2016)
PDC presents at Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
(2015)
Read More PDC provides impact and needs analysis in preparation for landfall of Typhoon Noru in Japan
(2017)
PDC aids with impact severity and forecast needs as Japan prepares for Typhoon Talim
(2017)
As dangerous flooding from Typhoon Lan causes hundreds of thousands in Japan to evacuate, PDC provides ongoing estimates of impacts and potential needs
(2017)
As Typhoon Saola presents new threats to Japan on the tail of Typhoon Lan, PDC continues to assess impacts and needs
(2017)
PDC presents during Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
(2015)
Read More PDC asked to present at UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
(2015)
PDC monitors Super Typhoon Hagibis as it tracks toward Japan
(2019)
PDC presents at the first INDOPACOM Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) Conference
(2020)
Jamaica and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
Jamaica and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
Jamaica and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
Jamaica and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
PDC tracks an magnitude 7.7 earthquake near Jamaica for potential tsunami threats
(2020)
International Workshop on Global Flood Modeling sponsors PDC to speak about emerging research and operational systems
(2011)
Read More PDC provides modeled impact analysis following several earthquakes in close succession near Norcia, Italy
(2016)
PDC participates in Global Earthquake Model Foundation Fourth Annual Risk Assessment Workshop
(2017)
COVID–19 regional support: Europe
(2020)
International Workshop on Global Flood Modeling sponsors PDC to speak in Ispra, Italy
(2011)
As Ireland prepares for impact of Tropical Cyclone Ophelia, PDC provides estimate of wind impacts, storm surge, and needs
PDC issues impact analysis after city of Halabja, Iraq is rocked by extremely dangerous M7.2 earthquake
(2017)
PDC provides response support following M8.4 Earthquake Strikes Indian Ocean near Sumatra
PDC provices response support and early tsunami warning analysis following 8.4M Earthquake.
(2007)
Read More PDC releases disaster inventory application for ASEAN
PDC released the only disaster inventory application for Southeast Asia to provide advanced risk assessment tools for the 10 ASEAN member nations in the region.
(2007)
PDC presents at Disaster Management Exchange hosted by the Government of Indonesia
A four day discussion about tactical and local disaster management, is followed by a tabletop exercise and presentation by PDC highlighting Indonesia hazards, risk and vulnerability processes, and a workshop to identify critical assets.
(2007)
PDC collaborates with ASEAN Humanitarian Center to launch technology gap analysis
PDC helps the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance identify gaps in information and communication technology, paving the way for new information sharing capabilities.
(2009)
Read More PDC assists with response to M7.9 earthquake and tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia
PDC provides shake map visualizations and models to aid with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR)
(2009)
Read More PDC participates in joint Forum of the Association of Sout East Asian Nations (ASEAN), UN Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
Discussion centers on regional hazard and risk profiles, regional risk reduction efforts, mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and climate change & adaptation, specific examples of risk and vulnerability assessments, WB tools for RVA, tools for risk financing, and sharing of good practices. The forum set the stage for the visioning
(2009)
PDC helps Indonesia with disaster risk evaluation
PDC travels to Indonesia to kick off partner project with Indonesia’s National Coordinating Agency for Disaster Manager, Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Agency (BNPB), and Hawaii National Guard to evaluate disaster risks throughout the region.
(2011)
Read More AHA Centre receives real-world test with M8.6 earthquake during launch of disaster monitoring and response system with PDC
Demonstrations of the DisasterAWARE system designed for AHA Centre turn into urgen operational disaster monitoring and response when powerful earthquake hits Sumatra.
(2012)
Read More AHA Centre receives real-world test with M8.6 earthquake during launch of disaster monitoring and response system with PDC
Demonstrations of the DisasterAWARE system designed for AHA Centre turn into urgen operational disaster monitoring and response when powerful earthquake hits Sumatra.
(2012)
Read More PDC presents at ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) Workshop
Agenda includes demonstration of AHA Centre’s new Disaster Monitoring and Response System built on PDC’s DisasterAWARE<sup>®</sup> technology.
(2012)
Read More PDC participates in 5th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
(2012)
Read More PDC-AHA Centre launch Disaster Monitoring and Response System (DMRS) to serve 10 ASEAN nations
PDC helps launch new regional disaster management and response system, reflecting the commitment of ASEAN member states to jointly address disaster risk reduction, preparedness, and response.
(2013)
Read More Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) invites PDC to present at Capacity Building Forum
PDC was invited to share experiences linking science and technology professionals with decision makers for effective risk reduction outcomes.
(2013)
Read More PDC presents DisasterAWARE technology at APEC Workshop on Geospatial Hazard and Risk Information
(2013)
Read More PDC invited to participate in Mentawai Megathrust Disaster Relief Exercise 2014 hosted by Indonesia
(2014)
Read More PDC experts invited to ASEAN Workshop for Leveraging Space-Based Information for Emergency Response
(2014)
Read More Indonesia incorporates InAWARE into disaster management processes, PDC assists with concept of operations
(2014)
Read More Trainings advance InAWARE knowledge and skill in Indonesia
(2014)
Read More Trainings advance InAWARE knowledge and skill in Indonesia
(2014)
Read More PDC provides analysis to aid response to severe flash floods and landslides in Indonesia
(2016)
PDC assists Indonesia with impact analysis after M6.5 earthquake strikes Indonesia
(2014)
Read More PDC analyzes spread of ash cloud over northern Sumatra following volcanic eruption from Mt. Sinabung
(2016)
Indonesia’s BNPB works with PDC to draft standard operating procedures for InAWARE
PDC and AHA Centre partner to train future leaders in disaster management
(2015)
Read More PDC and AHA Centre partner to train future leaders in disaster management
(2015)
Read More PDC’s life-saving technology provides alert and models impacts as Bali’s Mount Agung spews ash, raises alarm
(2017)
Read More Indonesia’s BNPB drafts standard operating procedures on operational use of InAWARE with guidance from PDC—a custom version of PDC’s DisasterAWARE
(2015)
Read More PDC facilitates workshop on ASEAN member states’ disaster management training needs
(2015)
Read More PDC conducts training for AHA Centre staff on upgraded disaster monitoring system
(2015)
Read More PDC conducts training for AHA Centre staff on upgraded disaster monitoring system
(2015)
Read More PDC facilitates Train-the-Trainer course in Indonesia on InAWARE—a custom version of DisasterAWARE
(2016)
Read More PDC facilitates Train-the-Trainer course in Indonesia on InAWARE—a custom version of DisasterAWARE
(2016)
Read More PDC presents on InAWARE during ASEAN Workshop on Development of Mechanisms for Acquisition/Utilization of Space-based Information
(2014)
PDC participates in ASEAN Strategic Policy Dialogue on Disaster Management
(2016)
PDC provides keynote address during Indonesia’s National Disaster Preparedness Day
(2017)
PDC participates in National Disaster Response Framework Workshop
(2017)
PDC presents on InAWARE during OpenStreetMap GeoWeek
(2017)
PDC participates in Seventh International Symposium on Earth-hazard and Disaster Mitigation
(2017)
PDC and BNPB train Red Cross to help strengthen Indonesia’s national disaster response capacity
(2014)
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Indonesia and PDC conduct national-level preparedness exercise
(2017)
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Indonesia’s Universitas Gadjah Mada and PDC partner on capacity development
(2017)
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Indonesia’s Universitas Gadjah Mada and PDC partner on capacity development
(2017)
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PDC trains Indonesian users and trainers in InAWARE
(2017)
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PDC and ASEAN sign Memorandum of Intent
(2017)
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PDC and ASEAN sign Memorandum of Intent
(2017)
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PDC and ASEAN sign Memorandum of Intent
(2017)
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Indonesia and PDC respond to M6.5 earthquake with InAWARE
(2016)
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InAWARE phase II expansion including institutionalization and training
(2018)
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InAWARE phase II expansion including institutionalization and training
(2018)
Read More PDC works with HOT and Pusdatinmas to provide InAWARE training
(2019)
Indonesia holds National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment kick off
(2019)
PDC supports response to disastrous flooding in Pakistan
PDC analysts and specialists help monitor monsoons and resulting floods, providing critical analysis and reports to aid with humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
(2010)
Read More PDC provides analysis to aid response during severe flooding in India
(2015)
PDC monitors severe Cyclonic Storm Vardah as it progresses towards India
(2016)
Tropical Cyclone Amphan makes landfall in India as PDC monitors the storm path
(2020)
Eruption of Grímsvötn Volcano in Iceland supported by PDC with plume modeling, other products
(2011)
Hurricane exercise demonstrates advances in DisasterAWARE response technology
(2014)
Read More Honduras and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
Read More Honduras and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
Read More PDC provides population vulnerability and flood exposure analysis to aid with response to Honduras floods
(2017)
Following one of the strongest recorded earthquakes in the region (M7.6), PDC supports responders in Honduras with tsunami travel time estimates
(2018)
Honduras and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
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Honduras and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
Read More PDC assists with exercise Noble Eagle
(2015)
PDC proivdes scenario development and DisasterAWARE technology during Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias
(2016)
PDC partners with other worldwide organizations to support Haiti with Cholera epidemic
PDC develops several analytical products to track the spread of the Cholera virus, aiding government officials and humanitarian assistance agencies with response and public education.
(2011)
Read More PDC provides response support for catastrophic Haiti earthquake
(2010)
PDC participates in Haiti Tropical Cyclone Exercise using DisasterAWARE
(2015)
Guatemala and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
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Guatemala and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
Read More PDC assists with catastrophic disaster scenario in Guatemala using DisasterAWARE during Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias (FA-HUM) exercise
(2017)
PDC supports our partners in Belize and Guatemala as Tropical Depression Nana moves inland
(2020)
PDC continuously updates DisasterAWARE with new data, map products, and field reports to aid situational awareness and knowledge-sharing among NGOs and other response organizations for Hurricane Iota
(2020)
As Typhoon In-fa makes its way towards Guam, PDC provides modeled impact analysis to assist with response
(2015)
PDC provides support during Vigilant Guard exercise in Guam
(2015)
PDC assist with tsunami scenario development and exercise planning for TRADEWINDS Exercise
(2016)
PDC demonstrates DisasterAWARE and its modeling capabilities at NATO STO Modeling and Simulation Group for Crisis and Disaster Management Processes
(2016)
Scientific tools and earth observational data showcased by PDC, other experts during AfriGEOSS Symposium
(2018)
Read More PDC monitors Tropical Cyclone Zena and provides impact analysis as it passes through Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga,
(2016)
PDC participates in UN-SPIDER Workshop: Building Upon Regional Space-based Solutions for Disaster Management in the Pacific
(2008)
PDC partners with Fiji to provide situational analysis and damage assessments to aid response to severe Tropical Cyclone Winston
(2016)
Read More Following M7.2 earthquake southwest of Nadi, Fiji, PDC provides earthquake and tsunami travel time analysis
(2017)
PDC provides real-time monitoring and response support for Fiji during Tropical Cyclone Keni
(2018)
PDC assists with major earthquake and tsunami scenario in Fiji during Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange
(2017)
PDC tracks Tropical Cyclone Harold as it tracks across Samano, Tonga and Fiji
(2020)
PDC provides ongoing support to Republic of the Marshall Islands and surrounding nations to assess Dengue Fever outbreak
(2012)
NOAA Sea Grant Coastal Storms Program funds PDC project in the Federated States of Micronesia
PDC to assist Federated States of Micronesia to improve local geospatial information for disaster management and disaster risk reduction activities
(2012)
Read More PDC supports Federated States of Micronesia with situational analysis of Super Typhoon Maysak
(2015)
Read More Latin American partners engage PDC to support regional disaster response exercises
(2014)
Read More El Salvador and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2014)
Read More El Salvador and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2014)
Read More PDC provides modeled impact analysis immediately following M7.0 earthquake in El Salvador
(2016)
El Salvador and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment mid-term milestones
(2015)
Read More El Salvador and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment mid-term milestones
(2015)
Read More El Salvador and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
El Salvador and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2015)
Salvadoran Ministry and PDC sign Letter of Intent
(2015)
Read More PDC assists with scenario development and DisasterAWARE technology during Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias
(2014)
PDC provides real-time situational analysis support for crisis management during potests in Egypt
(2011)
PDC aid relief and recover during state of emergency following massive M7.8 earthquake in Muisne, Ecuador
(2016)
Read More PDC provides modeled impact analysis following M6.9 earthquake in Rosa Zarate, Ecuador
(2016)
PDC provides ongoing monitoring and situational analysis for Typhoon Goni as it makes its way across East Asia
(2015)
PDC provides analysis to aid response to severe flooding in the Dominican Republic
(2016)
Dominican Republic and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2016)
PDC assists Dominican Republic with flood hazard zone and landslide susceptibility analysis as flooding displaces thousands
(2017)
Dominican Republic and PDC complete national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2017)
PDC participates in The Global Earth Model (GEM) Regional Workshop on Earthquake Risk Assessment at University of Costa Rica
(2017)
PDC invited to present at China International Forum on Workplace Emergency Management
(2007)
PDC contributes to 2008 Olympics safety
PDC helps produce visualized historical hazard data as well as hazard risk estimates in preparation for opening day.
(2008)
Read More PDC attends China Emergency Management Workshop
(2008)
PDC sponsored as speaker at UN Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) Conference
(2013)
Read More PDC invited to chair plenary session at 4th Annual UN International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Disaster Management
(2014)
Read More PDC estimates impacts of Typhoon Hato as it makes its way toward southern China
(2017)
PDC issues impact and needs analysis of Typhoon Khanun as it makes its way towards southern China
(2017)
PDC presents at UN International Conference on Space-based Technologies for Disaster Management
(2014)
PDC helps coronavirus COVID-19 responders by mapping confirmed cases and confirmed deaths
(2020)
PDC comes to support of Bio Bio in Chile following M6.8 earthquake
PDC produces several situational modeling products to aid with shake intensity zone and populuation impact analysis.
(2011)
PDC provides real-time analysis following M8.2 earthquake in Illapel, Chile
(2015)
Read More PDC assists response efforts, provides modeled impact assessment immediately following M7.7 earthquake in Chile
(2016)
COVID–19 regional support: Africa
(2020)
PDC assists with Hurricane Danny, monitoring storm path and providing impact analysis
(2015)
PDC monitors formation of Invest 99-L in Caribbean
(2016)
Cape Verde and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Cape Verde and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC presents at Delta Research and Global Observation Network (DRAGON) Asia Summit 2009
PDC presents paper on vulnerability-exposure-sensitivity-resilience (VESR): “A Geospatial Vulnerability Assessment Methodology and Its Application in the Lower Mekong River Basin”.
(2009)
PDC co-organizes Formalization and Coordination Workshop on Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Guidelines for ASEAN
(2015)
Read More PDC provides potential damage analysis as Tropical Depression Fifteen passes Cabo Verde
(2019)
Cabo Verde disaster management community gathers with PDC for National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment
(2019)
Read More PDC joins partnership to assist Rio De Janeiro with disaster management practices
Pacific Disaster Center and Lockheed Martin to assist with a study of emergency response capabilities in the state of Rio De Janeiro.
(2007)
Read More PDC conducts table top exercise in support of a Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Bhutan Department of Disaster Management
(2019)
Bermuda braces for dangerous Hurricane Gonzalo, PDC provides situational analysis
(2014)
Read More Benin and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Benin and PDC discuss the possibility of partnering on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC actively monitors Hurricane Earl as it approaches Belize and Mexico, modeling impacts and offering situational analysis
(2016)
Belize works with PDC to strengthen disaster preparedness with a baseline assessment kick off event
(2019)
Read More PDC presents at Social Computing and Crisis in the New Information Age Conference
(2013)
Read More Training mission becomes real disaster management event in Bangladesh
(2013)
Read More Training mission becomes real disaster management event in Bangladesh
(2013)
Read More PDC monitors Tropical Cyclone Roanu, provides situational analysis of impacts to Bangladesh
(2016)
PDC supports USARPAC Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange with DisasterAWARE®
(2019)
PDC monitors Tropical Storm Kate and provides impact analysis to assist The Bahamas
(2015)
PDC teams up with Bahamas to aid response during Major Hurricane Joaquin, providing real-time situational analysis and impact modeling
(2015)
Read More PDC participates in The Bahamas Fifth Disaster Management Knowledge Exchange
(2015)
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PDC partners with The Bahamas to conduct two workshops on best practices and capacity building
(2016)
Read More PDC presents on risk and vulnerability at CDEMA Conference
(2017)
Sixth Bahamas National Knowledge Exchange
(2016)
Read More PDC provides on-site support as Hurricane Dorian devastates The Bahamas Grand Bahamas and Abaco
(2019)
PDC and IAEA collaborate on improved safety of nuclear installations
(2016)
Read More PDC participates in APEC Taskforce for Emergency Preparedness
(2007)
Australia braces for dangerous Tropical Cyclone Yasi, PDC provides ongoing support
PDC develops wind impact models ans storm path visualizations to help Government of Australia disaster management and humanitarian workers prepare for and responsd to tropical cyclone Yasi.
(2011)
Read More PDC provides monitoring and analysis for Tropical Cyclone Stan as it passes by Australia
(2015)
PDC provides situational analysis as Tropical Cyclone Nathan makes landfall on Australia’s Northeast Coast
(2015)
Read More As Queensland, Australia prepares for Tropical Cyclone Debbie to make landfall, PDC issues needs and impact analysis
(2017)
PDC assists Argentina and Uruguay with impact analysis during heavy flooding
(2016)
Argentina and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
Argentina and PDC partner on national disaster preparedness and risk assessment
(2018)
PDC assist with scenario development and exercise planning for TRADEWINDS Exercise
(2014)
PDC aids response to international Zika virus health pandemic, providing analysis of disease impacts and potential spread throughout Americas
(2016)
Read More PDC presents at PriMO conference, awarded for its work to promote data sharing and collaboration in Asia-Pacific region
(2011)
Read More PDC assists Samoan Islands with real-time monitoring and impact analysis of Tropical Cyclone Amos
(2016)
PDC fully activates to aid response during Cat 4 Tropical Cyclone Gita, providing analysis of potential impacts, damages, and needs
(2018)
PDC assists response support, modeling impacts during M7.5 earthquake in Afghanistan
(2015)
PDC actively monitors Tropical Cyclone Fanapi in Philippine Sea headed for Taiwan
PDC provides wind and typhoon impact estimates to Government of Taiwan
(2010)
Read More Tropical Cyclone Mahasen causes extreme floods in Myanmar and Bangladesh, PDC provides analysis and support
(2013)
Read More Tropical Cyclone Fitow nears typhoon strength, PDC provides wind and storm impact analysis
(2013)
Read More PDC provides real-time situational analysis as Typhoon Wutip strikes South China Seas and central Vietnam
(2013)
Read More PDC provides analysis, impact projections as U.S. Gulf Coast is threatened by Tropical Storm Karen
(2013)
Read More PDC monitors Tropical Cyclone Phailin as it moves towards land, providing situational analyis to affected nations
(2013)
Read More Tropicial Cyclone Nari impacts Vietnam, PDC on hand providing situational analysis and decision support products
(2013)
Read More PDC provides active monitoring and real-time situational analysis for Govt of Philippines during Super Typhoon Haiyan
(2013)
Read More PDC actively monitors Tropical Cyclone Lehar as it approaches Inda Coast, providing storm path and impact analysis
(2013)
Read More PDC monitors Tropical Storm Gabrielle, provides situation analysis, decision support
(2013)
PDC provides over ongoing situational analysis products to support response to Super Typhoon Neoguri
(2014)
Read More PDC activates to support response efforts for Super Typhoon Rammasun, montoring storm path, rainfall, other impacts
(2014)
Read More PDC provides ongoing analysis for response efforts to Typhoon Kalmaegi
(2014)
Read More PDC provides ongoing situational analysis to aid with response during Tropical Cyclone Hudhud
(2014)
Read More PDC provides Philippines with situational analysis of Typhoon Kalmaeg to aid with response
(2014)
Read More PDC provides monitoring support for Hurricane Cristobal as it makes its way across the Northern Atlantic
(2014)
PDC supports response and relief with situational analysis products for Super Typhoon Halong as it makes landfall in Japan
(2014)
Read More PDC assists with monitoring and analysis of Super Typhoon Genevieve as it grazes Hawaiian Islands
(2014)
PDC provides analysis for Typhoon Matmo as it impacts Taiwan
(2014)
PDC provides monitoring and analytical support for Tropical Storm Wali as it moves across the Hawaiian Islands
(2014)
PDC provides impact analysis for M6.9 earthquake in Chiapas, Mexico
(2014)
PDC fully activates to provide ongoing response support and analysis as Hurricane Ana impacts Hawaii
PDC provides monitoring and modeled impact analysis of Island of Hawaii lava flows
As Hurricane Lester grazes Hawaiian Islands, PDC provides real-time monitoring and response of storm path and potential impacts.
PDC estimates impacts of Tropical Cyclone Don as it makes its way toward Windward Islands
(2017)
PDC fully activates response support for local, national, and international agencies as Cat 5 Hurricane Maria prepares to pummel Caribbean islands
(2017)
Read More PDC supports ASEAN and AHA Centre response to monsoonal flooding throughout Southeast Asia
(2018)
COVID–19 regional support: Asia Pacific
(2020)