Keynote Address

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LT General Honoré is a decorated 37-year Army veteran and a global authority on leadership and emergency preparedness. He became known as the “Category 5 General” for his leadership in coordinating military relief efforts in post-hurricane New Orleans.

Presenter:
– Lieutenant General Russel Honoré (ret.)

Preparedness in Uncertain Times

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Through strategic planning and data analytics, Sanborn assists communities in identifying resources, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for collaboration. In this presentation, you will learn Sanborn’s approach to emergency preparedness and mitigation.

Presenters:
– Richard Butgereit, Sanborn Geospatial
– Jenna Leveille, Sanborn Geospatial

GIS: Housing, Infrastructure & Damage Assessments

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Identifying temporary housing locations, monitoring the recovery of critical infrastructure, and performing damage assessments were key actions as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita impacts. Dewberry showcases how geospatial technologies supported temporary housing, critical infrastructure, and damage assessments during these hurricanes and how they are used today.

Presenter:
– Catherine Bohn, Dewberry

Hurricane Katrina: Response Timeline & Lessons Learned

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This session provides a comprehensive review of the strategic planning, coordination, and execution that led to the successful implementation of the 72-hour Evacuation Plan in under 50 hours. It highlights the key milestones, logistical considerations, and critical factors that enabled the expedited timeline, offering valuable insights into effective emergency response and crisis management practices.

Presenter:
– James E. Mitchell, PhD, State of Louisiana OTS, Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development 

2005 – 2025 -> Progressing Geospatial Data Interoperability, Standardization, and Availability for Emergency Response

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Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the rise of Big Data has offered both opportunities and challenges for mission-critical operations. While government agencies now collect more data than ever, managing and sharing it effectively remains complex. This session, led by HERE Technologies, explores the evolution of geospatial data and introduces strategies for building a Digital Infrastructure to enhance emergency response and protect lives and property.

Presenter:
– James Nenaber, HERE Technologies

Advancements in Geospatial Analytics & Decision Support Systems for Catastrophic Disaster Missions from Katrina to Today

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Evolution and key improvements in geospatial technology and data and predictive modeling and reporting have been invested in and operationalized from Katrina to today. This session shares case studies that highlight improvements at the federal and state/local levels, including recent implementation by the State of Louisiana.

Presenters:
– Rob Pitts, New Light Technologies, Inc.
– Heather Gauthier, LEM, Louisiana Department of Health

Prioritizing Rescue and Relief During 2005 Hurricanes

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Despite the absence of sophisticated dashboards and complex development of geospatial tools, GIS still played a major role in USAR operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Chad Council, who deployed to Waveland, MS, as a TIS with MA-TF1, will discuss his use of GPS tools and track logs. He will also highlight how the success of providing operational personnel with a map of their coverage set the groundwork for future advancements.

Presenter:
– Chad Council, MIT Lincoln Labs

US&R Data Katrina-Rita & Today

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The devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 marked a turning point in how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are being utilized in emergency management.

Learn how US&R assets were deployed in 2005 and how the US&R system has evolved.

Presenter:
– Jared Doke, NAPSG Foundation