Aug 1
2006
Google Earth awarded for Hurricane Katrina use
John Hanke (Google Earth director, and former founder of KeyHole) blogged that several members of the Google Earth team have been awarded for their part in the rescue effort with Katrina.
Members of the NGA presented the “Hurricane Katrina Recognition Award” to the Google Earth team, as well as the Google Enterprise and Global Support groups, for their direct support during the Katrina disaster.