InternationalDisasterInformationService(IDIS) aims to address problems with the timeliness and coordination of crisis information by creating a volunteer-run service that improves information for first responders. It would work with existing mapping and crisis response groups to create a single coordinated map of needs during disasters. The service would function as an extra emergency service, providing an advisory two-way communication channel for people affected by crises and vital information to local authorities and communities. To accomplish this, IDIS needs funding to hire a part-time community manager and support raising resources from various groups, in order to set up the London Group and help other UK regions establish local chapters. Next steps include continuing discussions with local authorities, establishing a website, and

1. InternationalDisasterInformationService(IDIS)

4. ‘A Volunteer two-way 999 Service for disasters” Advisory to people not a substitute service Pre-existing partnerships with Open Street Map, Ushahidi, Crisis Mappers, Crisis Commons, STAR-TIDES, UNOCHA, CDAC International Disaster Information Service (IDIS)

5. What do we need to do this? Funding to: Set up the London Group Help other groups to set up in the UK Required: Part-time community manager Support to raise resources from business groups, academic groups and NGOs Travel & Subsistence

6. What are the next steps? Continue the ongoing project: Discuss with Local Authorities Establish the website Contact relevant government bodies