A useful submission starts before the form is opened. The most valuable information clearly describes the location, time period, hazard type, source of observation and reported impacts. The more precise these elements are, the faster the review can be.
When several organizations contribute in the same area, it is important to include the references used: source document, clarification contact, collection date and estimation method. These details help teams distinguish a new observation from an update or a duplicate.
Before submitting, review the required fields and add a comment when a data point is uncertain. Clearly stated uncertainty is more useful than a figure presented as final without context. It helps reviewers target their questions and keep a clean record of assumptions.
