2013 Enterprise Track, GIS Provides Dynamic Situational Awareness in the Adams County’s Emergency...
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PRESENTERS: GREG BACA AND BRANDI RANK CONTRIBUTORS: MARGARET GRONDALSKI AND KEN SMITH GIS Provides Dynamic Situational Awareness in the Adams County’s Emergency Operations Center
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Through the use of a host of modern GIS tools, a common operating Picture and Initial damage assessment and dollar loss estimate is available within minutes to emergency support, and decision makers. The Role of GIS in the EOC: • To provide dynamic situational awareness and a common operating picture To provide initial Damage/ Loss estimates • To provide Analysis support for a wide range of spatial questions • To provide external map information for the general public • To provide requested paper maps in support of EOC Functions Traditional GIS vehicles; Wall Maps and Paper Map Books are combined with Interactive maps, and newer map technologies; Web Maps, map services, and on-line map services are all utilized. Inputting minimal data, various Models and tools automatically build out damage and loss zones. From these zones lists of the number of schools, properties, hazardous material locations, hospitals, roads affected, and a host of features are identified on the maps while reports, and spreadsheets are created. In addition, property damage estimates, are key outputs. GIS at Adams County encompasses a variety of departments and people. Each GIS team contributes to the success of GIS in the EOC, and all participate in the readiness exercises, to be prepared in the event of a full scale disaster. This presentation will demonstrate many of the tools developed to support the EOC, and describe the variety of multidisciplinary aspects of GIS at Adams County. The presentation will highlight successes; outline challenges overcome, and explore future challenges.
Transcript of 2013 Enterprise Track, GIS Provides Dynamic Situational Awareness in the Adams County’s Emergency...
P R E S E N T E R S :
G R E G B A C A A N D B R A N D I R A N K
C O N T R I B U T O R S :
M A R G A R E T G R O N D A L S K I A N D K E N S M I T H
GIS Provides Dynamic Situational Awareness in the Adams County’s Emergency
Operations Center
Overview
Introductions
Emergency Operations Center
Tools for GIS
GIS Role
Examples
Introductions
GIS at Adams County encompasses three separate GIS groups that support different departments and offices: Assessor’s GIS
GIS Operations Group – DCA
IT GIS
Each GIS team’s involvement is critical to the success of GIS in the EOC.
Highest Risks Identified
1. Hazardous Materials 2. Tornado 3. Winter Storm 4. Flood 5. Critical Infrastructure/Utility Failure 6. Terrorism 7. Pandemic Event 8. Lightning 9. Windstorm 10. Wildfire 11. Earthquake
Source: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN (EOP) 2012
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Tools for GIS Support in the EOC
Pre printed maps
Software
Web Based maps
Data
Models
WebEOC
Projectors & Screen
Plotters, Printers and other hardware
WebEOC
Why GIS is in the EOC ?
Answering questions such as What - the incident and the extent of the incident(s) Where – (location) Proximity (what’s nearby) Extent (how big) How far How many How much (assist the ESF 14 - Damage Assessment)
and help provide initial valuation quickly
GIS provides information in a way no other tool or technology can
GIS provides a Common Operating Picture and Situational Awareness dynamically
The Role of GIS
To provide support for: Response
Recovery
Response
Provide data and staff in the event of an incident.
Rapid Assessment Maps
Common Operating Picture
Analysis Model
Sample Map from the Analysis Model
Sample Reports from the Analysis Model
Reports
Interactive Map - External
Recovery is ongoing and as needed.
Data and maps are provided where needed.
Data and support is provided to cooperating agencies to aid them.
Recovery
Recovery
Examples
ArcGIS Online Story Map
Lessons Learned
More Collaboration / Communication
Need more GIS staff trained for EOC Operations
Keep thinking outside the box
GIS Section Procedures, Documents, Checklists, Templates and Organization
The process is fluid; -> constant improvements
Appreciation
Thank you Adams County Office of Emergency Management staff for your continued efforts,
encouragement and support in the EOC.
Future Plans
Mobile maps for field personnel
GIS Software on each computer in the EOC
Interactive collaborative web map capabilities
