[HOT] Update! Recent Disaster Activty

[Russell Deffner]

 Dear HOT Community,

The last few weeks have been especially challenging, given the number of
disasters occurring around the world. This is a quick update on the six
incidents we have been experiencing. But first, let me ask everyone reading
this message to do one, or more, of the following to help:

   - Visit https://tasks.hotosm.org, find a suitable project, preferably a
   project with Urgent priority (use the filters if needed), and map at least
   one task. If half of the readers in our mailing list do this, that could
   finish the largest of the projects (or several of the smaller ones).
   - If you are an experienced OpenStreetMap contributor, please visit
   https://bit.ly/HOTValidators and sign up to become a Validator to help
   us ensure high-quality data is delivered to responders and aid agencies
   - Spread the word, such as on Social Media or directly to friends and
   family. Tell them about OpenStreetMap, the Tasking Manager, the MapSwipe
   app, and all of your favorite ways and reasons you participate. You can
   also take it one step further and host a mapathon! Mapathons are especially
   encouraged during GeoWeek, November 15-21; register your event here:
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0o_FrsoGlpqKlG9q1WumFV8sW8P9yhH4Udln_1fQbYjXn9A/viewform
   - Last, if you’re over-the-top dedicated like we are and want to be a
   part of the Disaster Services Team (DST), you can start by attending
   meetings of the Activation Working Group. Ask how in our #disaster-mapping
   Slack channel here: https://slack.hotosm.org

Now for the run-down of the Disaster Incidents we are leading, managing,
supporting, and/or monitoring. For more details on each situation, see our
blog: https://www.hotosm.org/updates/fall-2020-disaster-responses/

   - *Hurricane Zeta*: coordination calls for Zeta in the USA ended on
   Friday
   - *Typhoon Molave*: the local community in the Philippines were already
   engaged when Molave landed. Extended effects in Vietnam, including
   landslides. HOT activated by request of local mappers. Projects:
   https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?text=Molave
   - *Aegean Sea Earthquake* (Turkey): 7.0  magnitude earthquake &
   following tsunami. Yer Çizenler leading the activation, HOT supporting.
   Projects: https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?text=Izmir
   - *Super Typhoon Rolly* (Goni) affected the Philippines, the local team
   is already engaged, the storm is now heading towards Vietnam. Projects:
   https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?text=RollyPH
   - *Hurricane Eta* - Made landfall November 3 as a category 4 hurricane.
   HOT currently estimating needs while establishing contact with local
   community
   - *COVID-19*: 225 days since we activated, 323 projects managed by HOT,
   with about 100 others managed by the community. Projects:
   https://tasks.hotosm.org/explore?text=covid

Sincerely,
=Russ

*Russell Deffner*

*Disaster Response Coordinator+*
Russell.Deffner at hotosm.org
*OpenStreetMap: russdeffner | +8 UTC*

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