AW: R: [governance] 8.9 earthquake in Japan

Wed Mar 16 00:48:06 EDT 2011

Dear Izumi, How are you?

Thank you for asking suggestions. Also agree with the ideas of Norbert and 
Lorena for the utilization of ICT for the disaster affected communities.

I would also propose the utilization of UShahidi application 
(http://ushahidi.com/) to establishment the portal for this purpose and to 
collection the critical information where the immediate attention is required. 
In this application, the basic input is through mobile phone text or MMS 
messages as well as the GPS position. The same application was used for the 
survival activities in Haiti Earthquake.
http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2011/01/how-mapping-sms-platforms-saved-lives-in-haiti-earthquake011.html

The rescue teams (either from the authorities or social and civil groups of 
volunteers), may have access to the portal where the messages are being reported 
along with the criticality indications to approach and to provide the remedy or 
support.

Function:
On receiving of SMS, the mechanism plot a circle or dot on the map according to 
the GPS Position and store the information into database according to the 
categories defined. People can submit their views and comments as a thread 
discussion.

Utilization:
People of the country may trigger alert, critical information, incident reports, 
mentioning that where and what is needed.
For example, if there is a crack in the road, someone can take the picture of it 
and send to a pre-announced mobile number along with the GPS Position, location 
and are zip code etc to the portal. It will display on the webpage. The Road 
Construction services may be triggered to focus the critical needs of repair 
etc. 

Similarly it can be used to report shortfall of the drinking water, milk, food, 
first-aid requirement, rescue services, to report to demolish a badly shocked 
building of construction which may be dangerous. 

It is also a good idea about taking the pictures of the victims, missing 
persons, children and old age people (and uploading on the same portal).

Note: This access to some categories of information may be restricted among the 
rescue teams only or to limit the access within the country, if there are some 
reservation arises.

 Thanks & Regards

Imran Ahmed Shah

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From: Lorena Jaume-Palasi <Lorena.Jaume-Palasi at gsi.uni-muenchen.de>
To: governance at lists.cpsr.org; Izumi AIZU <iza at anr.org>
Sent: Wed, 16 March, 2011 8:51:45
Subject: AW: R: [governance] 8.9 earthquake in Japan

Dear Izumi,
I join Norbert's words: all our thoughts and heart are with the Japanese
people, who have impressed us with their countenance, humanity and courage.
Words seem inadequate to express my condolences and sadness.
Since you asked for suggestions I allow myself to write a few random ideas:
- a crowd map where supermarkets/suppliers can announce what they have in
stock (and where) and what they've run out of. 
- an "exchange market-place" where people can exchange things off and list
the things they are in need (may be of help for volunteers)
- a general site where all hospitals can register the names/pictures of the
victims (most probably already existent)
- for people with handicaps or too old to understand the internet: a site
where they can place a message voice/ video

Warm regards,
Lorena

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Lorena Jaume-Palasí, M.A.
Research Assistant
Department of Political Theory
Geschwister-Scholl-Institut 
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München 
Oettingenstraße 67
80538 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0)89 2180 90 20
Fax: +49 (0)89 2180 90 22

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Von: governance-request at lists.cpsr.org
[mailto:governance-request at lists.cpsr.org] Im Auftrag von Izumi AIZU
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 16. März 2011 03:05
An: Governance List
Betreff: Re: R: [governance] 8.9 earthquake in Japan

Thanks all who are supporting us.

There have been some media coverage how people outside
Japan are concerned, supporting, and encouraging us.

There are healthy criticisms also inside and outside Japan about
the way the government, ruling party, power company and others
in charge are handling the situation. I think most of them are valid.

My gut feel however, at least inside Japan, is that we better do something
we can do before making noise about others. I have a lot to say about
"them", yes, but that is of second priority for me.

There are people, especially those who are hit directly by the earthquake,
Tsunami, and also nuclear station failure, who are seriously affected.
There are people like us, had minor trouble, being exposed to unknown
social instability, power shortage, food and gas supply problems, etc.
There are a lot of people now working to provide relief and reconstruction
works. And also people trying to contribute to help and relief works.

I am trying to figure out how best I can do. So far, I am trying to organize
a small group of people, to make some informal coordination around
ICT related areas. I am also starting to think, given much support from
friends here and elsewhere from outside Japan, to share the relevant
information to the international community, so that we all can sync,
informal, but effective ways.

Any advice and suggestions are much appreciated.

izumi

2011/3/16 JFC Morfin <jefsey at jefsey.com>:
> At 00:55 15/03/2011, Izumi AIZU wrote:

>
> Please know that the world is impressed by the Japanese people attitude.
We
> understand you feel you are under-informed, but a panic is so quickly
> started and the Internet is here. Also, there is no criticism of the Power
> company, but a great attention to what they do because the entire world
> learns about the issue at the same time.  We are in France particularly
> concerned since 90% of our electrical power comes from atomic plants. We
> also are very impressed by the way large buildings resisted to an 9
> earthquake and by the strength of the Tsunami. The entire world feels
> concerned and the believers pray for you folks. And obviously everyone
fears
> about new possible quakes.
> Be sure that you, Japanese, have all our respect and admiration as well as
> our sorrows.
> jfc
>
>
>
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