Tight coordination between the public and private sectors improves disaster preparedness, strengthens response networks, and makes communities more resilient. The PRCC helps improve cross-sector coordination for both preparedness and response activities by leveraging open data, open-source tools, and APIs for publishing maps and data (even for mobile and low-bandwidth environments).
The PRCC's light and agile data coordination team works to form a common operating picture across a decentralized network of both public and private partners. This current tool set is just a preview of our larger coordination plans for 2012. Ultimately this is about improving resilience across Pacific Rim economies using data standards and open-source tools.
Explore the mapOver the past twenty years in Japan, the most significant natural-hazard risks include earthquakes and tropical storms. Japan is located next to two major Pacific Rim faults and is considered to be at high risk for future earthquakes. Seismic activity can result in extensive damage on land, in addition to creating tsunami events that can impact coastal areas. See earthquake risk zones and fault lines
On March 11, 2011, over 541,636 people were affected by the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami. In the past twenty years, the most costly and damaging natural disasters have been earthquakes. See past major earthquakes
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Tropical storms continue to be a significant natural hazard in Japan. Tropical storms can bring heavy rains and damaging winds. Inland flooding frequently occurs as storms pass over land, while coastal flooding occurs as a result of storm surges. See storm intensity risk areas
Over the past twenty years, 59 major tropical storm events have occurred across the country causing significant damage or deaths. See the most significant storms in the region
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Over the past twenty years in Indonesia, the most significant natural-hazard risks have been earthquakes and flooding. Indonesia is located next to some of the largest Pacific Rim faults and is considered at significant risk for future earthquakes and resulting tsunamis. See earthquake risk zones and fault lines
Since 1990, 24 major earthquakes have occurred near Indonesia. On December 26, 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Indonesia creating a tsunami that killed approximately 130,000 people in the country. See past major earthquakes
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Flooding after periods of long or heavy rains is another significant risk across the country. Flooding can displace individuals while flood waters are high, and landslides can occur at greater frequency. See areas of significant flood risk
Across Indonesia, over 90 major flooding events have occurred since 1990. Flooding is the most frequently occurring natural disaster and continues to affect thousands of individuals. See past flooding events
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
In Vietnam, the most frequently occurring natural disasters are tropical storms and floods. Tropical storms can bring heavy rains and damaging winds across widespread areas. Inland flooding frequently occurs as storms pass over land, while coastal flooding occurs as a result of storm surges. See storm intensity risk areas
Over the past 20 years, 61 severe tropical storms have occurred across Vietnam resulting in nearly 7,000 deaths. See the most significant storms across the region
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Flooding, as a result of periods of long or heavy rains, frequently occurs across widespread areas of Vietnam. Coastal flooding can occur after a rise in sea levels due to storm surges. The Mekong Delta, a low-lying coastal region in southern Vietnam, is extremely vulnerable to flooding. See areas of flood risk
Over the past twenty years, 56 major flooding events have occurred resulting in 4,202 deaths. See past large flood locations
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
In the Philippines, tropical storms and floods are the most frequently occurring natural disasters. Tropical storms can bring heavy rains and damaging winds across widespread areas. Inland flooding frequently occurs as storms pass over land, while coastal flooding occurs as a result of storm surges. See storm intensity risk areas
Over the past twenty years, 141 major tropical storm events have occurred across the country resulting in 17,000 deaths. See significant storms across the region
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Flooding, as a result of periods of long or heavy rains, frequently occurs across areas of the Philippines. Flood-prone areas exist across many parts of the country. See areas of flood risk
Over the past twenty years, 56 major flooding events have occurred resulting in 4,202 deaths. See past flooding events
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Over the past several months, four major tropical storms and heavy rains have caused severe flooding across much of Thailand. Floodwaters are reported to be affecting approximately 2.1 million people across 26 provinces. Other countries affected by flooding include: Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Burma. See flood extent areas
Here are the flood extent areas from three years ago. Drag the bar below to the right to see current conditions.
Over the past 20 years, 51 mass flooding events have occurred across the country causing significant damage or displacement. See flood risk areas
Since 1990, flooding has caused nearly 2,000 deaths and displaced or affected millions of individuals. See past major flooding events
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)
Tropical storms are the second most frequently occurring natural disaster in Thailand. Causing major flooding and damage from high speed winds, 27 major tropical storms have impacted the Southeast Asian country since 1990. See storm intensity risk areas
Tropical storms affect millions and can cause significant and costly damage. Since 1990, over 3 million people have been affected by major tropical storms alone. Here are the most significant storms in the region
(Source: CRED EM-DAT)