GIS: A Foundation For All Hazard Preparedness and Response
(Room 3C)
22 Feb 18
2:30 PM
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3:45 PM
Tracks:
Public Safety Technology
Spatial data can be the foundation for the preparedness, response, and recovery of any all hazard public safety agencies. The data available to most localities can be employed to improve pre-incident intelligence, provide for efficient deployment of resources during the response, and focus recovery efforts after the event. The fire service has institutionalized GIS technology in community risk reduction initiatives, risk assessments, pre-incident planning, common operating picture development, response, and recovery operations. This presentation will discuss how GIS was used to improve multi-agency responses and preparedness for major events.