Vermont Flooding: Open Street Mapping

In crisis situations such as the unfolding flooding crisis in Vermont having up-to-date digital maps can make a huge difference. Anyone can join us (no previous mapping experience required) to help add buildings, roads, rivers, fields and other details to the Open Street Maps (https://www.openstreetmap.org/) to aid in the response to this disaster all from your home. All you need is a web browser and the ability to trace satellite imagery with a mouse!

The University of Vermont Open Source Program Office (VERSO), Code for BTV, and the Burlington Data Scientist Meetup are hosting a joint virtual Open Street Map Event from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm today, July 11th.

In about 5 minutes we'll walk new participants through everything you need to know, then spend the rest of the time mapping. Resources will be provided for those who end up joining late so they can get right to contributing as well. This event is virtual to encourage people to stay where they are for safety, and local expertise is highly desirable.

Details for the event and instructions can be found here: [https://verso.w3.uvm.edu/vermont-flood-open-street-mapping/ ](https://verso.w3.uvm.edu/vermont-flood-open-street-mapping/)