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GIS Work

In response to hurricane Katrina's disaster, GISCorps has been asked to provide 20 volunteers to Mississippi Emergency Operation Center (EOC) in Jackson, Mississippi. They need two groups of ten volunteers:

• Group 1: Must have at least 5 years of experience and well versed in using ArcGIS 9.0 in an SDE environment, comfortable in making maps and conducting quick analysis. Experience in disaster management is a plus.

• Group 2: Must have at least 5 years of experience and well versed in using ArcGIS 9.0 and GPS software and equipment. **Must bring their own laptop** loaded with 9.0 and also must bring a GPS unit compatible with ArcGIS**. This group will be working with search and rescue teams and K-9 units mainly collecting data and navigating.

The following provides some general information provided by EOC office -- both groups must be able to: fly out within 24 hours, stay for 5-7 days, work in 12-hour shifts, bring boots, sleeping bags, and clothes suitable for field work, and be prepared for extremely hot weather. EOC will provide lodging (in tents and on cots) and meals.

Must arrange and pay for your own flight, will be reimbursed for the cost of the ticket later. Jackson airport should be open to commercial flights. Memphis is a 4 hour drive away and a secondary option. Group two must bring own GPS and laptop (no exceptions). Group two will be working in very harsh conditions and must be prepared to deal with that.

If interested in participating, email resume Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz jgabryno@olemiss.edu

Donations

FEMA's website lists numerous opportunities for donating and volunteering. Visit the website to learn more about opportunities to help.

Misc. Volunteer Activities

If you are interested in helping to organize a fundraiser or help raise awareness in your area, please contact staff@architectureforhumanity.org. If you are a design professional based in or near, a disaster-affected area, please contact us at katrinareconstruction@architectureforhumanity.org, and you will be added to contact lists.

Sign up with the AIA's Call for Volunteers or contact your local AIA chapter.

Housing

If you live within a 300 mile radius of the disaster area and would be willing to host those left homeless, visit Movon.org's site: http://www.hurricanehousing.org/

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