InaSAFE

Overview ¶

InaSAFE is a QGIS plugin developed for the Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) with support from the Australian Government and World Bank (GFDRR). The tool enables disaster managers to model impact scenarios for natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.

Kartoza has been a key contributor to InaSAFE’s development, with Tim Sutton serving as the original project lead and maintainer.

Key Features ¶

• Hazard Impact Modelling: Model impacts of floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes
• Population Exposure: Calculate affected population based on hazard extent
• Infrastructure Impact: Assess damage to buildings, roads, and critical infrastructure
• Evacuation Planning: Identify evacuation routes and safe zones
• Report Generation: Produce standardised impact reports for decision makers
• OpenStreetMap Integration: Download and use OSM building data

Supported Hazards ¶

• Floods (depth-based and inundation mapping)
• Earthquakes (MMI intensity)
• Tsunamis (wave height)
• Volcanic eruptions (ash fall, pyroclastic flows)
• Generic hazard classification

Use Cases ¶

• Emergency preparedness planning
• Contingency plan development
• Humanitarian response coordination
• Infrastructure vulnerability assessment
• Public awareness and education

Installation ¶

1. Open QGIS and go to Plugins → Manage and Install Plugins
2. Search for “InaSAFE”
3. Click Install Plugin
4. Access InaSAFE from the dedicated toolbar

Documentation ¶

Comprehensive training materials and documentation are available at inasafe.org.