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GPN hosted a free webinar featuring @giscorps.bsky.social and #PhotoMappers today. Watch the recording of "Harnessing the Power of the Crowd to Improve Disaster Response & Recovery" youtu.be/wWC8O3iFKKw
#PhotoMappers: Harnessing the Power of the Crowd to Improve Disaster Response & Recovery (7/30/2026)
YouTube video by Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA)
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July 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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#PhotoMappers has been activated for #HurricaneMelissa in Jamaica! Over 35 volunteers have already geolocated nearly 120 images to support early situational awareness for government and NGO responders.

Explore the photo gallery 👉 bit.ly/47sMJYr

A collaboration between NAPSG Foundation & GISCorps
October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Do you have an hour to spare tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, to learn more about the PhotoMappers & GISCorps collaboration for disaster response?

Attend the FREE webinar! thegpn.org/page/webinars
July 29, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Next free GPN webinar announced:
#PhotoMappers: Harnessing the Power of the Crowd to Improve Disaster Response & Recovery

This presentation will provide an overview of #PhotoMappers, a collaboration between NAPSG Foundation and GPN's GISCorps.
Reserve your spot: thegpn.org/page/webinars
July 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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When the sky closes in, our volunteers show up! 🗺️

Proud of our volunteers & partners NAPSG for the real, life-saving impact of #PhotoMappers. Geo Week News tells the story here: bit.ly/4eBv99S

US-based GIS enthusiast? Volunteer here: bit.ly/4e3uVby

#GIS #GISforGood #disasterresponse
When the Sky Closes In: How #PhotoMappers Became Emergency Managers' Eyes on the Ground
When Hurricane Helene swept through Florida, emergency managers were unable to procure imaging due to cloud cover that grounded aerial imaging. Instead, they had one consolidated source of imagery to
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April 22, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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We have some exciting #PhotoMappers news to share! There is now a #PhotoMappers Historical Gallery where you can view photo galleries from past activations. Thank you to the NAPSG Foundation for creating this wonderful resource!

Check it out: storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...

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#PhotoMappers Historic Gallery
PhotoMapper activations organized by year and event.
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June 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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GISCorps is recruiting for the Disaster Response Core Committee! If you're passionate about #GISforGood and have strong communication skills, apply now! Help manage #PhotoMappers activations and volunteers. Send your resume and cover letter to disaster_response@giscorps.org by May 15, 2025!
May 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Did you see the great article in Geo Week News about GPN's GISCorps and the PhotoMappers team? www.geoweeknews.com/news/when-th...
When the Sky Closes In: How #PhotoMappers Became Emergency Managers' Eyes on the Ground
When Hurricane Helene swept through Florida, emergency managers were unable to procure imaging due to cloud cover that grounded aerial imaging. Instead, they had one consolidated source of imagery to
www.geoweeknews.com
April 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM