Hurricane Rita Disaster Response from the USGS
Entry ID: USGS_EROS_HDDS_RITA

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Summary
Abstract: USGS EROS supported first responders and emergency services working in response to Hurricane Rita. EROS channeled vital imagery to state and local governments, FEMA, and other federal agencies. These images helped prioritize relief efforts.

In cooperation with FEMA, EROS is the clearinghouse for all aerial, satellite, and ground information on areas struck by natural disasters. EROS received pre- and post-hurricane imagery files of the affected area and immediately uploaded them to an FTP data server for rapid release to relief organizations and agencies, as well as government disaster management teams.

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Description: EarthExplorer
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 41.0   S: 22.0   E: -68.0   W: -100.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: USGS EROS Center
Dataset Title: Hurricane Rita Disaster Response from the USGS
Dataset Series Name: Hazards
Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Data Presentation Form: maps and geospatial data
Online Resource: http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/rita/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2005-09-15
Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA > CYCLONES Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PHENOMENA > HURRICANES Parameter Definition
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
THE OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY (ORNL) DISTRIBUTED ACTIVE ARCHIVE CENTER (DAAC) Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://daac.ornl.gov/
Dataset ID: 940

Data Center Personnel
Name: ORNL DAAC USER SERVICES OFFICE
Phone: (865) 574-7447
Email: uso at daac.ornl.gov
Contact Address:
ORNL DAAC User Services Office
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
City: Oak Ridge
Province or State: TN
Postal Code: 37831-6407
Country: USA
Personnel
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 812-855-2555
Email: ebrondiz at indiana.edu
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2009-08-27
Last DIF Revision Date: 2012-08-10

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