DisasterAWARE
Explore Hazard Data

Getting Started

Integrate Geospatial Intelligence Layers in a Few Steps

Layers are delivered as map tiles and rendered imagery compatible with Mapbox, MapLibre, and Leaflet — designed for modern mapping applications.

1

Request Access

Contact our team to obtain Geospatial Intelligence Layers credentials and access to the layer catalog.

You'll receive:

  • Authentication credentials
  • Available layer catalog
  • Integration documentation
  • Sample implementation examples
2

Select Your Mapping Platform

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Mapbox

Embed hazard, risk, infrastructure, and reference layers directly into web and mobile applications.

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MapLibre

Integrate geospatial intelligence into open-source mapping environments.

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Leaflet

Add DisasterAWARE layers to lightweight interactive mapping applications.

3

Choose Your Layers

Select one or more layers from the Geospatial Intelligence Layer Catalog. Your account will be configured with access to the layers included in your subscription.

Hazard Intelligence

  • Tropical Cyclones
  • Wildfires
  • Floods
  • Earthquakes
  • Tsunamis
  • Volcanoes
  • Drought
  • Hazard Zones

Weather & Environmental Intelligence

  • Doppler Radar
  • Weather Observations
  • Temperature
  • Precipitation
  • Snow Depth
  • Wind Speed
  • Wind Direction
  • Severe Weather
  • Air Quality and Smoke
  • Sea Surface Temperature

Forecast Intelligence

  • Temperature Forecasts
  • Precipitation Forecasts
  • Snow Depth Forecasts
  • Wind Forecasts
  • Tropical Cyclone Forecast Tracks
  • Forecast Grids

Risk & Vulnerability Intelligence

  • Country and Regional Risk Indicators
  • Vulnerability Index
  • Resilience Metrics
  • Population Pressure Index
  • Access to Electricity
  • Standard of Living Indicators

Population & Exposure Intelligence

  • Population Density
  • Population Exposure
  • Demographic Indicators

Infrastructure & Points of Interest

  • Hospitals
  • Emergency Services
  • Airports
  • Transportation Networks
  • Utilities
  • Schools

Administrative & Reference Layers

  • Country Boundaries
  • Administrative Boundaries
  • Geographic Reference Layers
4

Add Layers to Your Application

Use DisasterAWARE endpoints to display map tiles and rendered imagery within your mapping environment.

Coming Soon

Mapbox Example

Code samples available with credentials.

Coming Soon

MapLibre Example

Code samples available with credentials.

Coming Soon

Leaflet Example

Code samples available with credentials.

Dynamic Weather & Forecast Visualizations

Visualize Evolving Conditions

Animated and dynamically updated layers — designed for applications that require near-real-time awareness and forecasting.

  • Doppler Radar
  • Wind Forecasts
  • Precipitation Forecasts
  • Snow Depth Forecasts
  • Tropical Cyclone Forecast Tracks
  • Weather Observation Layers

Supported Layer Types

  • Static Raster Layers
  • Dynamic Weather Layers
  • Forecast Layers
  • Animated Visualizations
  • Hazard Intelligence Layers
  • Infrastructure Layers
  • Risk & Vulnerability Layers
  • Population Layers
  • Administrative Layers

Built for Modern Architectures

Where Geospatial Layers Land

Web Applications
Mobile Applications
GIS Platforms
Operational Dashboards
Analytics Platforms
Digital Twins
Risk Models
AI Agents
AI Copilots
Decision Support Systems
Enterprise Mapping Platforms

Common Deployment Models

Six Common Patterns

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Customer-Facing Applications

Add hazard, weather, and infrastructure intelligence to mapping products.

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Internal Operational Dashboards

Support monitoring, planning, and situational awareness.

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GIS Platforms

Enhance geospatial workflows with curated intelligence layers.

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Analytics Platforms

Incorporate weather, hazard, and exposure intelligence into analytical workflows.

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Digital Twins

Visualize real-world conditions and risks within digital environments.

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AI & Agentic Applications

Provide spatial context and visual intelligence to AI systems.

Need Help?

Our team can help identify the most relevant layers for your use case and assist with implementation.