Ever think you could go to a party that will directly help decrease fire's spreading in slums, saving lives and property in South Africa and Kenya. Well here's your chance!

Join Missing Maps to trace areas in Cape Town and Nairobi to help with ongoing projects helping solve the issues caused by fires in dense slums. American Red Cross Partners are piloting a project that will affix each home with smart home sensor system. The maps produced will directly help for program planning and decisions making, Additionally they will be used by the firefighters to effectively reach the fires in time to save lives and property.

Don't forget to come dressed for a safari or wear your favorite animal print.

AGENDA

5:30 - 6:00pm Learning to Map (If you're an OpenStreet Mapper feel free to come at 6pm)

6:00 - 8:00pm Mapping

WHAT DO I NEED?

Bring a laptop, a mouse and enthusiasm (mouse isn't absolutely necessary but makes the mapping A LOT faster).

DO I NEED TO BE A MAPPING EXPERT?

No! You do not need any previous experience. If you have time before you come, and you are new to mapping via OpenStreetMap, please have a look at the training videos here. We will also have volunteers ready to help you.

If you have already mapped via the web based iD editor, maybe it's time to try JOSM at the mapathon, an amazing piece of software that allows you to map more efficiently. You can download JOSM here.

WHERE IS IT?

The event will be held in the Disaster Operations Coordination Center (DOCC) at the American Red Cross located at 2025 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Once you enter the building you will see a registration table right in front where you can get your name badges and be guided to the Disaster Operations Coordination Center on the 2nd floor.

Since badges are required to enter the building we kindly request you to register through eventbrite so we can be better prepared for you.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Get yourself an eventbrite ticket for the event. Then go and tell your friends!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Safari Summer Missing Maps Mapathon