The Maps module allows administrators to create and maintain important zones, routes and locations (e.g., hospitals, shelters) within their app. Users are provided with real-time information required to safely evacuate an area.
To begin, select MAPS from the menu on the left.
Create a zone to define the perimeters of important areas on your map.
1. In MAP VIEW, select the ZONE icon.
Note: You can create a new zone, route or location by clicking the CREATE button in the top-right corner.
2. Click on the map to place a starting point. Add as many points as needed around the desired area. (Press ESC on your keyboard at any time to cancel your selection.)
3. Click back on the starting point to close the zone border.
Note: You can also view the map in satellite mode. Just click the satellite option on the bottom-left corner of the map to change the view.
4. Use the panel on the right to edit the zone’s properties.
a. Add the zone name.
c. Set the current condition for the zone: NORMAL, ALERT or create a custom zone condition by selecting CREATE ZONE CONDITION.
i) To create a custom zone condition: Select CREATE ZONE CONDITION from the list; add the condition’s NAME; choose a new COLOR for the zone condition; and click CREATE.Note: The color of the zone on the map will change depending on its set condition: Red = ALERTGreen = NORMALCustom Color = CUSTOM ZONE CONDITION.
i) To create a custom zone condition: Select CREATE ZONE CONDITION from the list; add the condition’s NAME; choose a new COLOR for the zone condition; and click CREATE.
Note: The color of the zone on the map will change depending on its set condition:
d. Fill in the DESCRIPTION box, if necessary. Use the tools on top of the text box to change the font, add bulleted or numbered lists, insert photos or videos, and more.
5. Click PUBLISH at the bottom of the screen. From the list, select PUBLISH to add the zone to users’ devices or SAVE AS DRAFT to save your changes without publishing.
And you’re done!
The published zone will appear within the MAPS module on users’ devices like so:
Map out routes users can follow to navigate or evacuate an area.
1. In MAP VIEW, select the ROUTE icon.
2. Click on the map to place a starting point.
Tip: Scroll up or down on your mouse to zoom in/out of the map, or use the PLUS (+) / MINUS (-) signs in the bottom-right corner of the map.
3. Click once on the next point to create a segment of the route or click twice to place the final destination.
4. Once the final destination has been placed, use the panel on the right to edit the route’s properties.
a. Add the route name.
b. Select SHOW or HIDE under User Visibility.
SHOW: Users can see this route on the map within the app. HIDE: Users cannot see this route on the map within the app.
c. Fill in the DESCRIPTION box, if necessary. Use the tools on top of the text box to change the font, add bulleted or numbered lists, insert links, photos or videos, and more.
d. Set the condition for each route segment by clicking on the drop-down arrow. From the drop-down list, select from NORMAL, CLOSED or CREATE ROUTE CONDITION.
i) To create a custom route condition: Select CREATE ROUTE CONDITION from the list; add the condition’s NAME; choose a new COLOR for the condition; and click CREATE.Note: The color of the segment on the map will change depending on its set condition: Red = CLOSEDGreen = NORMALCustom Color = CUSTOM ROUTE CONDITION.
i) To create a custom route condition: Select CREATE ROUTE CONDITION from the list; add the condition’s NAME; choose a new COLOR for the condition; and click CREATE.
Note: The color of the segment on the map will change depending on its set condition:
e. Add an additional segment to the route, if necessary, by clicking the ADD A SEGMENT button.
Note: You can also add a new segment to the route by selecting the PIN icon in the top-left corner of the map.
5. Click PUBLISH at the bottom. From the list, select PUBLISH to add the route to users’ devices or SAVE AS DRAFT to save your changes without publishing.
The published route will appear within the MAPS module on users’ devices like so:
Add an alternate route for users to follow in case of road closures.
1. Select the DETOUR icon in the top-left corner the map.
Note: You can also add a detour by right-clicking the last point in the route and selecting START A DETOUR.
2. Right-click on the path where you want the detour to start. Then, add each segment as you would with a regular route and click back on the path to finish the detour. The segment in between will automatically be set to closed.
1. Click on the TRASH icon in the panel on the right.
2. Set the segment back to NORMAL and click PUBLISH.
1. Within the side panel, click on the TRASH icon next to the segment you want to delete.
Note: You can also delete a segment by right-clicking the last point in the route and selecting REMOVE POINT (Letter).
You can add an extra leg to an already published route at any time.
1. Right-click the last point in the route and select EXTEND SEGMENT from the list.
2. Add each segment as you would with a regular route. Double-click the final point to finish the detour.
3. Click PUBLISH in the bottom-right corner to publish or save your changes.
Pinpoint the exact location of important services users might need, such as hospitals, shelters or grocery stores.
1. In MAP VIEW, select the LOCATION icon.
2. Click on the map to add a location.
3. Use the panel on the right to edit the location’s properties.
a. Drag and drop an image of the location (optional). JPG and PNG files are supported.
Note: To delete the photo, mouse over it and click the red DELETE button.
b. Enter the location’s name.
The name will also appear on the pin on the map.
c. Select SHOW or HIDE under User Visibility.
SHOW: Users are able to see this location on the map within the app. HIDE: Users cannot see this location on the map within the app
d. Set the condition for the location by clicking on the drop-down arrow. Select from OPEN, CLOSED or CREATE LOCATION CONDITION in the drop-down list.
i) To create a custom location condition: Select CREATE LOCATION CONDITION from the list; add the condition’s NAME; choose a new COLOR for the condition; and click CREATE.
Note: The color of the pin on the map will change depending on its set condition:
e. Add a DESCRIPTION in the box, if necessary. Use the tools on top of the text box to change the font, add bulleted or numbered lists, insert links, photos or videos, and more.
f. Select the TYPE of location from the drop-down list.
i) To create a custom location type: Select CREATE LOCATION TYPE from the list; add the new location type’s NAME; choose a relevant ICON; and click CREATE.
g. In the AMENITIES section, select the types of accommodations this location provides by sliding the button ON.
i) To create a new amenity: Click on CREATE AMENITY, enter the new amenity in the pop-up window and click CREATE.
h. Add the location’s full address (street number and name, city and state, zip code) and any additional details in the bottom box, if necessary.
i. Insert additional information, including the location’s phone number, email address, website and social media links, if relevant.
i) To add an additional text box in any category: Click on the PLUS (+) sign next to the existing text box.ii) Click on the MINUS (-) sign to delete the added text box.
i) To add an additional text box in any category: Click on the PLUS (+) sign next to the existing text box.
ii) Click on the MINUS (-) sign to delete the added text box.
4. Click PUBLISH at the bottom. From the list, select PUBLISH to add the location to users’ devices or SAVE AS DRAFT to save your changes without publishing.
Select resources created in other modules and import them as new locations.
1. In MAP VIEW, select the IMPORT icon.
2. Select how you’d like to import the resource(s) and click CONTINUE.
a. To IMPORT resources as new locations: Click the box next to the resource you want to add and select IMPORT.
b. To IMPORT a GIS file: Upload a Shape or Database file and click CONTINUE.
c. To IMPORT a KML file: Select a saved file from your computer and click OPEN.
There are three options available to make changes to your map items. You can:
1. In MAP VIEW, select the item you want to adjust from the ALL tab, or choose from the ZONES, ROUTES or LOCATIONS tabs to narrow down your selection.
2. Use the icons on the right of the item to make the changes you need.
a. To EDIT an item:
i) Select the PENCIL icon.ii) Make any changes within the panel on the right and click PUBLISH.
i) Select the PENCIL icon.
ii) Make any changes within the panel on the right and click PUBLISH.
b. To change USER VISIBILITY:
i) Click on the middle icon. The change will be automatically applied. (This step is quicker than making the change through the EDIT panel.)
c. To hide a LAYER on the map:
Hiding a layer on the map only hides it in the portal. It is still visible on users’ devices.
i) Click the EYE icon. The change will be automatically applied on the map.
Tip: To change the visibility or hide the layers of ALL the zones/routes/locations at the same time, select the appropriate icons on the right of the category.
1. Click on the item you want to change and then make the necessary changes in the pop-up panel on the right.
2. If you want to make additional changes beyond the User Visibility or Condition, select from the icons in the top-right corner.
i) Select the PENCIL icon, make your corrections in the right-hand panel as you would normally do and press PUBLISH.
b. To CHANGE Map Visibility:
Note: Map Visibility refers to the showing/hiding layers of the map on the portal. This will not affect what is seen in the app.
i) Select the EYE icon. The layer will automatically be hidden on the map.ii) Click the crossed-out EYE icon next to the item’s name in the right-hand panel to make the layer reappear.
i) Select the EYE icon. The layer will automatically be hidden on the map.
ii) Click the crossed-out EYE icon next to the item’s name in the right-hand panel to make the layer reappear.
c. To DELETE an item:
i) Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner, and click DELETE from the drop-down list.ii) Click DELETE in the pop-up window to confirm your selection.
i) Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner, and click DELETE from the drop-down list.
ii) Click DELETE in the pop-up window to confirm your selection.
d. To DUPLICATE an item:
i) Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner, and select DUPLICATE from the drop-down list.The duplicated item will appear in the list on the right-hand panel.ii) Select the item in the panel and choose from the icons on the right to EDIT its name/information, HIDE it from viewers, or HIDE the layer on the map.
i) Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner, and select DUPLICATE from the drop-down list.
The duplicated item will appear in the list on the right-hand panel.
ii) Select the item in the panel and choose from the icons on the right to EDIT its name/information, HIDE it from viewers, or HIDE the layer on the map.
1. Select the LIST VIEW tab on top of the map.
2. Double-click the category you want to edit.
3. Within that category, select the item and click the THREE DOTS at the right of the row.
4. Select the action you want to perform from the drop-down list.
5. Follow the steps outlined above to EDIT, DELETE or DUPLICATE an item.
6. To change the CURRENT CONDITIONS or TYPE, select from the options in the list.
7. To hide the item from users within their app, click HIDE FROM USERS.
The option in the list will automatically change to SHOW TO USERS.
8. Click SHOW TO USERS to make the item visible again within the app.
1. Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner of the map.
2. Select MANAGE CONDITIONS, LOCATIONS TYPES AND AMENITIES from the drop-down list.
3. Click on the category you want to adjust.
4. Within that category, make the appropriate changes under each section:
a. Select EDIT, DELETE or CREATE to add a new condition/amenity/location. Follow the steps outlined above to make the necessary changes.
Use the FILTER option to customize the map based on what you want users to see in the app. Filter zones, routes and locations based on different conditions, amenities and/or whether they are published/unpublished.
1. Select FILTERS in the top-right corner above the map.
2. Choose the appropriate filters from the drop-down list for each category you wish to remain on the map.
3. Select APPLY FILTERS to apply your filters to the map (or CLEAR FILTERS to undo your choices).
Your filters will be automatically applied to the map.
User Preview allows you to view the map as it appears in the app on users’ devices. It’s an efficient way to check if any items are missing from the map. (If you realize that you need to add an item to the map, make sure that item is published and set to SHOW so it becomes visible.)
1. Select the THREE DOTS in the top-right corner above the map and click USER PREVIEW.
2. View the map in User Preview mode and click EXIT PREVIEW to go back to the regular map view.
If you need to adjust any items on the map, do so by following the steps outlined in the Making Changes to a Zone, Route or Location section above.
