This site contains information about reaction to Hurricane Mitch, a Category 5 hurricane which devastated Central America. It describes the objectives of the USGS program, which were to improve the availability of basic data and information; provide information for improved damage assessment, hazard mitigation, and management of natural resources; develop and distribute base maps, aerial photography, and satellite imagery from affected countries into an integrated, computer-based Geographic Information System (GIS) format; and develop regional strategies for mitigation, preparedness, and response to natural hazards. The site also provides links to a hurricane overview, USGS response projects, data, a list of countries affected, publications, resources used and a clearinghouse search. Clearinghouse nodes in other countries are identified as is data from other agencies. A Spanish translation is also available.
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