Interactive Tools to Highlight Critical Events Like Los Angeles Wildfires

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When reporting on natural disasters or humanitarian crises, presenting information in a way that is clear, compelling, and accessible is vital. At everviz, we’ve developed tools to help journalists and communication teams in humanitarian organizations inform and connect with their audiences through impactful visualizations.

This blog post showcases two examples of how everviz can be used to tell powerful stories. First, we’ll highlight our animated location map template, which zooms into the affected region, providing geographic context to the story. Next, we’ll explore our interactive slider template, featuring satellite imagery of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Animated Location Map: Zooming into the Heart of the Crisis

Complementing the slider, our animated location map template provides a dynamic way to show where the event is happening. For this example, we’ve created a map that zooms into the wildfire region in Los Angeles, offering geographical context for the audience.

This feature is invaluable for storytelling that requires pinpointing specific locations, whether it’s highlighting an area affected by natural disasters or showcasing regions requiring humanitarian aid. The animation adds an engaging element, making it easier for viewers to connect with the story.

Interactive Slider: Before and After the Wildfires

Our slider template allows you to compare two images side by side, enabling your audience to grasp the scale of change or impact instantly. In this example, we’ve used satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies/AP to show the dramatic transformation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires. By simply dragging the slider, viewers can compare before-and-after visuals, creating a visceral understanding of the destruction.

Satellite Images Reveal Widespread Wildfire Destruction

This tool is especially useful for journalists who want to enrich their reporting with interactive elements or for humanitarian organizations aiming to convey the urgency of a situation to drive action.

Why Visual Storytelling Matters

In a world saturated with information, visuals stand out. Interactive tools like our slider and location map not only make complex information easier to understand but also evoke empathy and action. For journalists and humanitarian communicators, these tools can amplify your message and ensure it resonates with your audience.

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Ready to elevate your storytelling? Explore how our tools can help you create engaging and informative visualizations for your next project. Whether it’s reporting on critical events or raising awareness for humanitarian causes, we’re here to help you make an impact.

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everviz is a multiplatform visualization solution that lets you create interactive charts and maps online for publishing on your website, social media or through your cloud-based newsroom system.

It only takes a minute to create your first visualization.

Publish where you meet your audience.