GETTING STARTED

DisasterAWARE is the #1 award-winning early warning and risk intelligence technology trusted by disaster managers worldwide.

DisasterAWARE Pro is a specialized software solution built on PDC’s core DisasterAWARE technology backbone. The system is designed for disaster management professionals as well as partner nation capacity enhancement—enabling effective decision making and disaster management independence. DisasterAWARE Pro transforms real-time hazard data into actionable insights within minutes, providing AI-augmented hazard information and advanced analytics to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to the complete spectrum of global hazards with precision, speed, and confidence. DisasterAWARE Pro supports information sharing, risk analysis, and a unified, multi-agency approach to disaster response, planning, and preparedness.

DisasterAWARE powers customized software solutions for multiple countries around the world, as well as the free mobile app for public use, Disaster Alert™. Learn more at: pdc.org/DisasterAWARE

Online training courses on how to leverage DisasterAWARE for operations, including an Introductory Training are available at pdc.org/help. You may also download our abbreviated Quick Start Guide at: pdc.org/quickstart

System Requirements

This section introduces you to key system requirements and features necessary to get you started in DisasterAWARE. Some of these features are described in more detail in this guide.

Supported browsers

DisasterAWARE is supported on the following browsers:

Google Chrome version 51+

Mozilla Firefox version 47+

Safari version 9+

Internet or mobile connection speed

For optimal performance, we strongly recommend you have broadband internet with at least 4 Mbps connection speed, or a 4G mobile data connection to use DisasterAWARE.

Desktop monitor size

Desktop computers must have at least a 1024 x 768 resolution monitor to successfully operate the software. We recommend a 1920 x 1200 monitor to ensure the best experience.

Add pdc.org as a trusted site

Please be sure to whitelist *.pdc.org as a trusted site in your organization’s firewall rules.

Configure and optimize your browser

• Turn on cookies. PDC uses cookies for session management so please turn on browser cookies. Cookies are typically on by default.

• Allow PDC pop-ups. Be sure to enable pop-up windows when using DisasterAWARE as many of the features and functions of the system are provided this way.

• Check your browser zoom settings. Be sure your browser zoom settings are reset to 100%. If the browser window is zoomed in or out, it may result in an optimized screen view with fewer features. Press “Ctrl + 0” keys (or “Cmd + 0” on a Mac) to reset your browser’s zoom settings.