Providing Timely Very-High Resolution Imagery and Geodata in Case of Flood Events to First Responders Using Web-Based Solutions

Disasters such as floods cause severe damage and affect millions of people every year. To respond quickly and effectively, emergency services need up-to-date, comprehensive and accurate information on the extent of the hazard, exposed assets and damage. In recent years, the rapidly growing number of satellites in orbit and the data they provide have also made it possible to prepare for specific events or to monitor vulnerable regions of the world on an ongoing basis.