- Introduction: Tari Martin (NAPSG Foundation) introduced the meeting, explaining the logistics and agenda, and emphasized the importance of collaboration and preparation for the upcoming hurricane season.
- FEMA Resources: Christina Finch (FEMA) discussed the structure and mission of the Response Geospatial Office, highlighting the importance of predictive modeling, analytical products, and remote sensing for informed decision-making during hurricane season.
- Geospatial Analysis: Adam Barker (FEMA) explained the fundamentals of geospatial analysis, emphasizing the importance of exposure and consequence analysis for situational awareness and decision-making during major activations.
- Imagery and Remote Sensing: Devon Maloney (FEMA) discussed the types of imagery available for situational awareness, including visual satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar imagery, and high-resolution aerial imagery, and how to request these resources during an incident.
- NASA Resources: Katie Picchione from NASA’s Disaster Response Coordination System shared information on the types of Earth observation data and products available for disaster response, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation.
- USGS Resources: Xan Fredericks (USGS) highlighted the importance of timely geospatial data for emergency response, discussing the National Geospatial Program and the Geospatial Information Response Team’s role in facilitating coordination and dissemination of actionable information.
- Cal OES Initiatives: Roger Cleaves (Cal OES) shared various geospatial applications and dashboards used for wildfire response, situational awareness, and recovery operations, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and data sharing.
- NC GIS Coordination: Eric Wilson (NC DOT) discussed lessons learned from the past year, emphasizing the importance of coordination, documentation, and training for effective emergency response.
- Florida GIS Coordination: Kimberly Jackson (FL GIO) shared the structure and benefits of the Florida geospatial coordination calls, highlighting best practices for data sharing, collaboration, and improving response efforts.
- Esri Disaster Response Program: Jeff Baranyi (Esri) emphasized the importance of preparing for disaster response, sharing resources and best practices for effective coordination and collaboration within the GIS community.
- Glen Russell’s Retirement: Jeff Baranyi read a message from Chris Vaughan honoring Glen Russell’s contributions to the GIS disaster response community and wishing him well in his retirement.