Proceedings of the 8 TH International Conference on Geo-information for Disaster Management Best Practices Editors: Sisi Zlatanova, Rob Peters and Elfriede M. Fendel Proceedings of the 8 TH International Conference on Geo-information for Disaster Management Best Practices Geo-information for Disaster management (Gi4DM) is an annual conference devoted to the use and application of geo-information technology in disaster management. The fundamental goal of the conference is to provide a forum to join science, technology and practice towards better support of risk and disaster management. Seven editions of this series have taken place in different parts of the world (www.gi4dm.net). Gi4DM 2012 is specifically significant because it was initiated by the Public Safety Regions of the Netherlands. The Safety Regions were actively involved in the preparation and organisation of the conference, which took place at two locations: the Holland Casino, Enschede for the scientific sessions, and the former Twente Military Airport for the demonstrations and field tests. Organisers: Main sponsors: Media sponsors: CTIT