Reference maps in Bangladesh (2018-03-08)

Activation time (UTC): 2018-03-08 14:20:00

Event time (UTC): 2018-03-08 00:00:00

Event type: Humanitarian (Population displacement (IDP))



Activation reason:

The Danish Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is planning to build a coordination hub in Bangladesh in relation with Rohingya refugees. The Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping Service has been triggered to produce Reference Maps based on recent optical satellite imagery that will be used for the initial assessment on the Areas of Interest.



Reference products: 5

Delineation products: 0

Grading products: 0



Copernicus Emergency Management Service - Mapping is a service funded by European Commission aimed at providing actors in the management of natural and man-made disasters, in particular Civil Protection Authorities and Humanitarian Aid actors, with mapping products based on satellite imagery.