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The VEOC (Virtual Emergency Operations Center)was created to be the central location for managing massive crisis events including Hurricanes, Typhoons, Mud and Landslides, Floods, Tsunamis, Winter Storms, Large Fires, and Earthquakes.  Editors of all levels and    can assist in an area in crisi events where editors can help an area in crisis by adding closures and shelters to the map, and provide other assistance as needed.
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There is a hurricane approaching that will definitely hit land in your country/region. The hurricane will cause many road closures, shelters to open, and needs more than just the local editors to help (locals will have no power or have evacuated).
The Virtual Emergency Operations Center or VEOC is the central location for managing the national Waze response to massive crisis events.  (These include hurricanes, typhoons, mud and landslides, floods, tsunamis, winter storms, earthquakes, and large fires.)  The VEOC is designed to complement and enhance a state or region's ability to handle the map changes required including the addition of road closures and emergency shelters.                  It is designed to allow editors from the community at large, regardless of rank or experience, the opportunity to help those in the affected area(s).  The more severe the event, the      more map changes are needed and, unfortunately, the more likely that locals would have no power or would have evacuated.
(and vastly) improve the overall condition of their areas' map.  


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A VEOC event is a time-limited event during which map editors join together to resolve MP’s, UR’s, add & update “Places”, fix connectivity problems, add missing roads, and add/edit speed limit data in a pre-determined area of the map.


Support and Participation in VEOC events results in improvements to the editor itself - resulting in better search, routing and navigation. Other benefits include increased communication between a community and its manager at Waze HQ.
== Mission  &  Benefits==
 
VEOC's primary mission is to coordinate national efforts to assist local editors in responding to a major event when they are overwhelmed or incapacitated (either for safety reasons or otherwise) and unable to respond appropriately. It is critical that the map reflect the current conditions before, during, and after the crisis event to support the affected community.  Wazers require accurate routing when evacuating (and when returning home afterwards). Activated emergency shelters are highlighted on the map to assist those who choose to remain in the area. First responders need to know the current status of roads to provide services to the community during and after the event.  
One of the most valuable aspects of a VEOC event is it’s ability to strengthen the map-editing community through a shared goal. 
* Opportunity to learn from new local communities and experienced editors.
 
* Strengthen relationships inside the community.
 
 
==How it works==
There is a hurricane approaching that will definitely hit land in your country/region. The hurricane will cause many road closures, shelters to open, and needs more than just the local editors to help (locals will have no power or have evacuated).
 
Once a location, time and editors involved are decided upon, Waze HQ provides the MapRaiders with editing permissions, local map stats (MPs, Connectivity Score, URs) and other relevant information for the Raid area. Waze HQ contacts can also help assign and organize the area and are available for general Raid support.
   
 
===VEOC benefits===
* Assist drivers who are evacuating the area.
* Assist drivers returning home after an event.
* Add emergency shelters for those who are staying.  
* Revise map to maintain accuracy for first responders.  
* Opportunity to learn from new local communities and experienced editors.  
* Strengthen relationships inside the community.  
* Getting more people together and making the community stronger.
* Getting more people together and making the community stronger.
* Data is available after the event for analysis and reports
* Data is available after the event for analysis and reports
* Recognition from Waze via
==Initiating the VEOC==
A global or local [[Waze_Champ|Champ]] can initiate a MapRaid in a certain area of their country. If another member of the community wishes to get a MapRaid started, they need to let one of their community's Champs know about it.  The Champ helps find a few mappers to participate, decide on a period of time for the raid, and inform their Waze HQ Community Manager about it by filling out the MapRaid Request Form.
'''Step 1 - Identify an area in need'''
: A MapRaid can take place in a major city, a specific section of a major city or even a more rural area that not many Wazers are active.  If you don’t have a specific area, contact your local community through the Community Forums and suggestions can be made.
'''Step 2 - Get the community involved'''
:If you are not a Waze champ, contact your local champ to get things started.  If you are a Waze Champ, begin by identifying people in your community who will want to raid with you.
:It is suggested to have a users involve who span a range of editing levels.  The high level editors can ensure the maps are being raided correctly and offer mentorship.  Less experienced editors have a chance to gain knowledge and get to know the local community.
'''Step 3 - Contact Waze'''
:As a local champ, you will contact Waze by submitting the [http://drive.google.com/open?id=1luxTBzfR7Vt2MHAD_1sIq4q6zxcznRLZL_nmXuC82LI&authuser=0 MapRaid Request Form] and share the following information which you have prepared, including Location, Dates and Editors involved.
If you have questions or need additional support, contact your local community leadership or Waze Community Manager.
==Mentoring and MapRaids==
[[File:NYC 5 boros.png|thumbnail|Map Segmentation for Mentoring during NYC MapRaid]]
A MapRaid is fertile ground for engaging new and/or less experienced mappers through the implementation of a mentoring program.  Every MapRaid is different, as is every community, and many different mentoring program styles have been used. 
One of the most popular was done during the very first MapRaid in Indonesia. The community used a map-segmentation model to organize and divide the map into eight areas.
In this method, each segment is assigned with a mentor (meaning an experienced mapper from the community) and a mentee (one, or more, less experienced editors). Communication between mentor/mentee is then managed through individual segment spreadsheets or via e-mail.
Check out the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1398 MapRaid and Mentoring Forum] for more information.
==History==
The Spanish community was one of the first communities to conduct a time-based collaborative editing initiative. [http://blog.waze.com/2013/03/infographic-spanish-community-wows-with.html It was named WoW and was held in Tordesillas in June 2012]. The first officially named MapRaid was initiated by the Indonesian community of editors and then beta run with the Filipino community. The result was great in both test areas; providing the local community with a massive decrease of map problems, update requests and pending ‘places’.
The Filipino Community MapRaid lasted one week, and resulted in 226 User Requests answered, 194 Map Problems fixed (leaving zero remaining). Generally, a 1% yearly increase in Connectivity Score is positive for a community of equal size and area. After the week long MapRaid, the Filipino community saw a 2.05% increase in Connectivity Score.
====Past MapRaids and Statistics ====
'''Last updated {{As of|2015|2|2|df=us|lc=yes}}'''
There have been 26 MapRaids to date spanning across the globe. Many have their own wiki pages complete with instructions prior to the raid, and post-raid results. 
===== Total Worldwide MapRaid Participants: =====
* MR's managing champs: 59
* Raiders: 906
* Countries: 15
===== Cumulative Map stats: =====
* Edited segments: 1,642,389 (!)
* Created segments: 412,407
* Number of solved MP's: 9,872
* Number of resolved UR's: 68,760


* Number of updated pending venues: 98,378


* Total amount of increase in connectivity score: 48.9%. (Average improvement per MapRaid: 1.88%)
== Admin Team ==
This dedicated team was created as a national team, independent of any particular region.  This composition allows greater flexibility in the creation and maintenance of feeds, channels, etc needed for effective VEOC management.
* Head Event Coordinator:  DrDisaster (NOR); Assisted by spedracr (SER) 
* Closure Form & Sheet:  crazycaveman (SAT ARC), Owner; Maintenance assisted by dbsooner (SCR/SER), spedracr (SER) 
* Form Filler Script:  crazycaveman (SAT ARC); Maintenance of closure form
* Additional editors with process knowledge include,
** [[User:Driving79|Driving79]] (SER RC)
** [[User:karlcr9911|karlcr9911]] (SCR RC)
** [[User:Jakflash|Jakflash]](SEC LC) 
** [[User:spankdog|spankdog]] (SER LC)
** [[User:itzwolf|itzwolf]] (SER ARC)
** [[User:grsmhiker|grsmhiker]] (SAT MSM)
** [[User:jwe252|jwe252]] (SAT CM)
** [[User:LostRiver2008|LostRiver2008]] (SER)


=====MapRaid Hall of Fame=====


At the end of every MapRaid, a Hall of Fame is created by Waze HQ showing stats about the leaders of that raid and the connectivity score increase. These halls of fame are posted to the [//www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=1449 MapRaid Halls of Fame forum]
== Communication ==
We have a dedicated server in Discord, [https://discord.me/wazeveoc-usa <big>Waze USA VEOC</big>] for communication. There are several channels created for each event: chat, closures, open, feeds, places. 


[[File:ChileHOF.png|450px|thumb|center]]
This server is for 


====Traditions====
Every event has its own personality,                but there are traditions that run throughout the Raid which invite a sense of community and humor.


=====VEOC Memes=====
              Most MapRaids have memes associated with them. This tradition was started by Waze HQ and quickly adapted by the community as a fun way to spread the word and get the community excited about the coming raid.  Memes also exist to showcase the effect of the MapRaid.    BADGES?


<gallery>
== Tools ==
File:MapRaidOlaf.jpg
File:MapRaidPleased.jpg
File:MapRaidGladiators.jpg
File:MapRaidCA.jpg
File:MapRaidLA.jpg
File:MapRaidAZ.png
File:MegaMapRaid.jpg
File:ChileHOF.png
File:MapRaidWorld.jpg
File:MapRaidColumbia.jpg
File:MapRaidHouston.png
File:MapRaidCanDoIt.jpg
File:Wazezilla.png
File:MapRaidTX.jpg
File:QtwqEC3l.png
File:MapRaidSantiago.jpg
</gallery>


=====Wazer Formation=====
=====Recommended Scripts=====
                A tradition that started during the NYC MapRaid, where Raiders gather together in formation on the map for a "Raid Selfie".  Here's the one that started it all:
It is highly recommended that all editors have the following installed
* [https://www.tampermonkey.net Tampermonkey] is needed for the installation of some scripts.


[[File:MapRaidNYFormation.jpg|150px|framed|center]]
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/23367-wme-form-filler  Form Filler Script] when activated, transfers information from the editor into related forms. It greatly Improves productivity and reduces the opportunity for errors.


==Future Plans==
* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/25631-wme-us-government-boundaries  WME Government Boundaries] superimposes county boundaries on the map and places the county name in the upper left corner with the city/state. This is very important to use to verify that you are locating and/or closing the correct road segment in the correct county. (Some road names are used in more than one county.)


* [https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/28268-wme-me  WME ME] provides assistance in identifying the correct longitude and latitude for a place.  (If you are looking for permalinks, the lat/lon for the pin will be centered on your screen. Use the WME ME! script to easily see where the pin will be dropped.)


=====VEOC Forms  &  Sheets=====


Waze will also be initiating pre-raid events to the larger community of an area which is about to be raided called a Map & Seek. This is an opportunity for users to mark UR’s and MP’s and add places for approval.
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduBiLMhbg6nRpsEVCTcVbV4eWmHDXdIKGtuaOvzy6NZLbSgw/viewform VEOC - Closures Entry Form] can be used by all editors. The data entered into this form is transferred to the closure sheet for action. This form is pinned to the event closures Discord channel.
MapRaids have recently been used to improve overall map quality and routing, but can be applied to organize efforts around different areas, including: mentoring new editors, add places to specific area (PlaceRaid), Map Cleanse, Refresh outdated maps, fix house numbers, etc. So get creative!
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6tH-8zgmHs2hxqa42jngimxPmuNID6y90c2abRMMx1YRMiQ/viewform VEOC Automatic Access Request Form] is used to request instant access to the VEOC Closures Tracking Sheet (below). rack closures for events. PLEASE NOTE: This form is needed ONLY if an editor has not previously asked for access.
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WCbVPLEHwqESbYRsXbKfuKRB2Dinvo5kxCgyWnSg70k/edit#gid=712145152cc  VEOC - Closures Tracking Sheet] (sample) is the google sheet used to track closure activity for events. Used by editors who have the ability to close segments.
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pBdZxs8odK2bDs1QZky0PKMtTOg2805XdJb9F2uIRM0/edit#gid=37268704  VEOC - Shelter Tracking Sheet] (sample) is the google sheet used to track shelter activity for events and is named using this format: "[VEOC Event Name]  - pins - "calendar year" ".  Each event's sheet is pinned to its Discord channel for places.


[[Category:Mapraid]]
==VEOC Response to Event - WAZECON Level 4+ ==

Revision as of 18:55, 13 June 2019

The Virtual Emergency Operations Center or VEOC is the central location for managing the national Waze response to massive crisis events. (These include hurricanes, typhoons, mud and landslides, floods, tsunamis, winter storms, earthquakes, and large fires.) The VEOC is designed to complement and enhance a state or region's ability to handle the map changes required including the addition of road closures and emergency shelters. It is designed to allow editors from the community at large, regardless of rank or experience, the opportunity to help those in the affected area(s). The more severe the event, the more map changes are needed and, unfortunately, the more likely that locals would have no power or would have evacuated.


Mission & Benefits

VEOC's primary mission is to coordinate national efforts to assist local editors in responding to a major event when they are overwhelmed or incapacitated (either for safety reasons or otherwise) and unable to respond appropriately. It is critical that the map reflect the current conditions before, during, and after the crisis event to support the affected community. Wazers require accurate routing when evacuating (and when returning home afterwards). Activated emergency shelters are highlighted on the map to assist those who choose to remain in the area. First responders need to know the current status of roads to provide services to the community during and after the event.

  • Opportunity to learn from new local communities and experienced editors.
  • Strengthen relationships inside the community.
  • Getting more people together and making the community stronger.
  • Data is available after the event for analysis and reports


Admin Team

This dedicated team was created as a national team, independent of any particular region. This composition allows greater flexibility in the creation and maintenance of feeds, channels, etc needed for effective VEOC management.

  • Head Event Coordinator: DrDisaster (NOR); Assisted by spedracr (SER)
  • Closure Form & Sheet: crazycaveman (SAT ARC), Owner; Maintenance assisted by dbsooner (SCR/SER), spedracr (SER)
  • Form Filler Script: crazycaveman (SAT ARC); Maintenance of closure form
  • Additional editors with process knowledge include,


Communication

We have a dedicated server in Discord, Waze USA VEOC for communication. There are several channels created for each event: chat, closures, open, feeds, places.

This server is for


Tools

Recommended Scripts

It is highly recommended that all editors have the following installed

  • Tampermonkey is needed for the installation of some scripts.
  • Form Filler Script when activated, transfers information from the editor into related forms. It greatly Improves productivity and reduces the opportunity for errors.
  • WME Government Boundaries superimposes county boundaries on the map and places the county name in the upper left corner with the city/state. This is very important to use to verify that you are locating and/or closing the correct road segment in the correct county. (Some road names are used in more than one county.)
  • WME ME provides assistance in identifying the correct longitude and latitude for a place. (If you are looking for permalinks, the lat/lon for the pin will be centered on your screen. Use the WME ME! script to easily see where the pin will be dropped.)
VEOC Forms & Sheets
  • VEOC - Closures Entry Form can be used by all editors. The data entered into this form is transferred to the closure sheet for action. This form is pinned to the event closures Discord channel.
  • VEOC Automatic Access Request Form is used to request instant access to the VEOC Closures Tracking Sheet (below). rack closures for events. PLEASE NOTE: This form is needed ONLY if an editor has not previously asked for access.
  • VEOC - Closures Tracking Sheet (sample) is the google sheet used to track closure activity for events. Used by editors who have the ability to close segments.
  • VEOC - Shelter Tracking Sheet (sample) is the google sheet used to track shelter activity for events and is named using this format: "[VEOC Event Name] - pins - "calendar year" ". Each event's sheet is pinned to its Discord channel for places.

VEOC Response to Event - WAZECON Level 4+

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