The maps show crucial information during the tragedy in the state
Since Rio Grande do Sul has entered a state of public calamity, Google activated flood warnings for the state and highlighted official information in its search engine and on Google Maps. Furthermore, popular initiatives and researchers have made great use of the geolocation tool to identify risk areas, shelter points and food donations.
The company has activated the SOS alarm in its search engine, which can be seen by people from Rio Grande do Sul who search for floods. When the feature is activated, Google prioritizes quick and easy access to news on flood-affected areas and links to emergency updates provided to local authorities such as Civil Protection, the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) and the National Center for Space Research. Natural disaster monitoring and warning (Cemaden). You can also access a map with the most affected regions.
In collaboration with the Brazilian Geological Survey (SGB-CPRM), Google is using artificial intelligence to analyze hydrological data to predict river floods in Brazil, using the tool Flood Hub. The monitoring service shows the flood trends of the main rivers in the region. The region has several alert points activated within the state, such as Rio Uruguai and Rio Ibirapuitã, in Alegrete; Ibicuí River to Manoel Viana; The Santa Maria River in Rosário do Sul and the Taquari River to the towns of Encantado, Muçum and Estrela.
Google Maps has also been an important tool in finding information. In the regions affected by the floods, warning icons were distributed and useful telephone numbers and websites of the public authorities were presented to the population. The app also features real-time updates, with information on traffic closures, roads and highways, with data provided by the state government. In Porto Alegre, general interruptions of public transport services are also felt.
Waze has also started carrying flood alerts, with real-time updates on road, highway and road closures in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Since Friday 3rd, the evacuation zones determined by the Civil Protection have been communicated via the app. Shelters and donation centers are also added by the user community as they become available.
Source: Terra
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