Events
Global Digital Public Goods for the Climate Crisis
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Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 10:00am — Thu, Sep 24, 2026 at 12:00pm
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Events
Heat in the City: A Multi-City Workshop on Extreme Urban Heat and the Rise of the Heat Officer
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Wed, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am — Thu, May 7, 2026 at 12:00pm
TAGS:Data Policy Mobility Data Data Readiness Climate News Spotlight Data in Crises Workshops mobility data climate mobility
Spotlight
National Shelter System Data: Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications to COVID-19
by Abhishek Bhatia
In the United States, the vast majority of shelters are operated by agencies like the American Red Cross, other not-for-profit organizations, or directly by the county government. During disasters, the sudden demand for services at these shelters contributes to challenges in resource allocation and complicates the logistics of keeping people safe during mass gatherings.
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