Running InaSAFE with other hazards

Introduction

InaSAFE was designed to predict the result of a disaster by giving us the potential impact on buildings, populations and roads based on specific scenarios. From previous exercises, we have learned how to use Basic and Intermediate InaSAFE functionality. We also learned about using tools in InaSAFE such as define keywords, configure minimum needs and area analysis, using aggregation as well as many others.

In previous exercises, we used the “tsunami in Nuku’alofa” scenario and related data to learn InaSAFE functionality. In addition to tsunami, InaSAFE impact analyses can be run for many hazard types including earthquakes, cyclones and volcanos. In this exercise, we will explore and learn to run other hazard scenarios in InaSAFE using InaSAFE dock and InaSAFE Function Centric Wizard. Last but not least, we will also use the Generic Impact Function.

Learning objectives:

To improve the participant’s understanding of how to use InaSAFE to run impact analyses for hazards other than floods. By the end of this exercise, participants will be able to:

• Run InaSAFE with other hazards such as Earthquakes, Tropical Cyclones and Volcanos;
• Be able to read metadata and assign keywords to hazard data;
• Be able to use the InaSAFE dock and the InaSAFE Function Centric Wizard; and
• Be able to use the Generic Impact Function and understand how to use it to work with their own data.