This repository contains a data scraping script designed to extract comprehensive information on hospitals and jails across the United States from Google Maps.
To install the required packages, run the following command:
Make sure to connect database.js with the correct MongoDB URI.
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Run the script to fill the country with cities: node scripts/Step1-fillTheCountryWithCities.js
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Run the script to fill cities with fences: node scripts/fillCitiesWithFences.js
The "Google Map Places Grabber" is an ambitious data scraping script developed to gather vital data from Google Maps regarding hospitals and jails across the United States.
- Puppeteer Automation: Utilizes Puppeteer to automate interactions with Google Maps, extracting essential data such as names, addresses, and geographic coordinates.
- State and City Iteration: Systematically traverses through states and cities, optimizing data collection for efficiency and accuracy.
- Data Extraction: Captures names, addresses, and other pertinent details of hospitals and jails, maintaining data integrity.
- Geolocation Retrieval: Retrieves latitude and longitude coordinates for precise mapping and location-based services.
The data collected serves as a foundational resource for various applications, including emergency triggering systems like "GoodFam | Emergency Triggering App."
- Automation Skill: Required advanced automation skills to navigate complex web interfaces.
- Research and Development: Conducted extensive research to devise efficient scraping strategies.
- Data Integrity: Ensured accuracy and integrity throughout the scraping process.
The "Google Map Places Grabber" project showcases a fusion of automation, research, and ingenuity, culminating in a valuable dataset that fuels critical applications in emergency response and public safety.