Google has used its wealth of data to compile an interactive
crisis map for massive storm Sandy, giving users up-to-date
information about storm surges, power outages, shelters and
evacuation routes. The Superstorm Sandy 2012 map was assembled
by Google's Crisis Response Team to help residents of the
battered East Coast, as well as their families and friends
elsewhere, track the storm's progress. By toggling through
various options, users can get information including: --
Tracking data from the National Hurricane Center -- Alerts,
evacuation notices and other announcements from Weather.com and
the U.S. Geological Survey -- Current radar and cloud images
from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory -- Live cameras and
YouTube videos of the storm being posted in specific areas By
toggling through the options, users can display as many or as
few of the pieces of data as they like at one time. Google also
has created a New York City-specific map, powered by NYC Open
Data, which compiles information from city agencies