Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Data Gem, learn how to use My Community Explorer on Census.gov to see how disasters could affect your community. By zooming in on smaller areas, you can spot where people may need the most help and make better decisions about where to focus resources.
RESOURCES:
My Community Explorer: experience.arcgis.com/experience/13a111e06ad242fba0fb62f25199c7dd
Data.census.gov: data.census.gov
Census Academy: census.gov/data/academy.html
Courses: census.gov/data/academy/courses.html
Data Gems: census.gov/data/academy/data-gems.html
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In this Data Gem, learn how to use My Community Explorer on Census.gov to see how disasters could affect your community. By zooming in on smaller areas, you can spot where people may need the most help and make better decisions about where to focus resources.
RESOURCES:
My Community Explorer: experience.arcgis.com/experience/13a111e06ad242fba0fb62f25199c7dd
Data.census.gov: data.census.gov
Census Academy: census.gov/data/academy.html
Courses: census.gov/data/academy/courses.html
Data Gems: census.gov/data/academy/data-gems.html
LOVE THIS DATA GEM?
Completed the Data Gem? Share your accomplishment on social media with this badge from Census Academy! census.gov/content/dam/Census/data/academy/data-gems/2026/using-mce-to-understand-local-impacts/using-mce-to-understand-local-impacts-badge.png
Learn More About Census Data with Census Academy Your Virtual Hub for Learning Data Skills - public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USCENSUS/signup/13628
I just finished Using My Community Explorer to Understand Local Impacts with Census Academy. Be sure to check out their free resources! #CensusAcademy #DataGems #DataTools #DataVisualization #datascience #Economic #population #dataanalysis #community #household #emergencyresponse #poverty
