The interactive map is one of several tools that the group from around the world has been able to create. Polat said it is a true sign of synergy.
“It was not organized by a government agency, not organized by any company, it was completely civic movement,” said Polat. “If you wanted to create a product like this, it would have taken probably a private company at least like four to six months of work.”“This is 25,000 people working, no compensation, no nothing,” said Polat."Just trying to help and be ambitious about what they can do, what they can offer.
Another one of the tools that Polat has been focusing on closely is focused on the buildings that were either damaged or collapsed. He is using satellite imagery, combined with other data, to pinpoint what kind of buildings collapsed. He hopes to use that information to better inform construction in the future to protect residents.
It is a personal cause for Polat. He told NBC 7 that he lost a close friend, along with the friend’s wife and two young kids, to the earthquake. He is still mourning but feels like this is a way he can help others from feeling the same pain. “I can’t really help my friend, but I’m trying to help others,” said Polat. “I know how to do this, so I felt like I need to do this. People need it.”
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