Week 4 - Participation Activity

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play a major role in disaster response. With any disaster, obtaining spatial information is a crucial element. The use of GIS can help with planning and recovery efforts. With regards to the Deepwater Oil gush in the Gulf of Mexico, GIS is a vital tool utilized by all entities involved with the clean up efforts. The maps produced through GIS provide useful information about wildlife and plant species, which in turn has guided desicions made by these entities. It has also illustrated the location of the oil as well as it's possible path.