2019
NAPSG Symbology Working Group
Main topics discussed in this presentation: NAPSG's Symbology Working Group Mission, Background; Recent Updates in Symbology; Symbology Working Group Membership & Impact; Incident Symbology Framework & Guideline; Post-Incident Review; Content Needs & Feedback; Usage Needs & Feedback
Presenter(s):
- NAPSG Foundation Team
Current and Future State of the Union on Preparedness Data
This session will weave together a series of lightning briefings, providing a baseline on the current and future state of preparedness data, and breakout discussions to define high-priority unmet needs and requirements in preparedness data nationwide.
Presenter(s):
- Julie Eckert, ArdentMC (Facilitator)
- Cliff Allison, HERE / Jim Castagneri & Lacey Loftin, USCB
- Maureen Kelly, FEMA / Chris Vaughan, FEMA GIO
- Siddharth Pandey, Dewberry / Rebecca Kollmeyer, NLT
Mission Critical Decision Making with Field Data
This workshop will bring together public safety and private sector decision makers to discuss the types of data being collected today and the latest in innovative decision-support tools and practices in using field-collected data to answer this key question: "How can all this real-time data and information be used to make better decisions during an actual disasters?"
• Outreach to the private sector community
• Policy and governance
• Live examples in use today
• Panel discussion
Presenter(s):
- Chief Hezedean Smith, City of Orlando Fire (FL)
- Brandon Klopfenstein, Colonial Pipeline (SC)
- Andy Elkins, Bureau of Explosives, Association of American Railroads
- Tommy Hicks, NAPSG Foundation
Ending Analysis Paralysis by Implementing Best Practices in Your Dashboards
With the advent of the common operating picture and dashboard for public safety, we've quickly gone from not enough information to too much information, which often leaves us in analysis paralysis. This workshop will explore how we can overcome this challenge by implementing best practices in situational awareness dashboards & tools versus best practices in resource management dashboards. We'll guide you on how to focus your decision-support solutions to presenting and analyzing only the most actionable information needed to inform specific decisions in risk assessment, resource planning, incident forecasting, incident operations, and initial recovery operations.
Presenter(s):
- Doug Eades and Michael Dossett, Kentucky Division of EM
- Chris Vaughan and David Kang, FEMA
- Chief Jeff Dulin, International Association of Fire Chiefs
Integrating Intelligence and Technology to Drive Operational Planning
This presentation discusses integrating intelligence technology into operational planning, emphasizing data flow, hazard assessment, and foundational frameworks for disaster response.
Presenter(s):
- David B. Kang, FEMA, Response Planning and Exercise Division
Achieving Interoperability for Consequence Management in the Field and State EOC
In this presentation, Steve Batsondiscusses interoperability challenges and strategies for effective consequence management during disasters in South Carolina, emphasizing partnerships, technology, and past incident analysis. Key points include the following: Using Collaborative Partnerships for Interconnectivity, Mobile First Mission/Mindset, and Overcoming Inertia with Interconnected Systems.
Presenter(s):
- Steven Batson, SC Emergency Management Division
Learning to See What Others Can't (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Ryan Lanclos, Director, Public Safety Industries, Esri. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Ryan Lanclos, Esri
Geo-Enable Your Plans: From Binders to Interactive Web Based Plans
Become familiar with the concepts and advantages of Deliberate and Crisis Action Geo-enabled plans, gain insight into different types of plans and approaches for geospatial integration, test the process of developing a Geospatial Game Plan to inform geo enabled plan development, and gain best practices and lessons learned from geospatial practitioners and thought leaders who have developed and garnered support for geo enabling information and plans for their organizations.
Presenter(s):
- Eva Cante, Ian Purcell, Rob Long, and Matt Welshans; FEMA
- Jason Ray, FL Division of Emergency Management
- Eric Shreve, Thomas Szewczyk, and Dave Roby; DEMA CTA
Training: Core Web GIS Skills for Public Safety
Presenters from Maryland's Police and Fire Departments offer attendees an overview of core Web GIS skills, including tools, applications, analysis, and scenario-based exercises.
Presenter(s):
- Shelby Roberson, Montgomery County PD (MD)
- Peter Hanna, Peter Hanna, Baltimore City FD (MD)
Master Class: Bridging the Communications Gap
Oftentimes, leaders and technologists are struggling to communicate effectively, which can result in missed opportunities to bring innovation into their agencies that will increase their effectiveness in the community. This training session will focus on successfully breaking down communication barriers and will provide participants the tools needed for success.
Presenter(s):
- Andrew Baxter, Charlottesville Fire Department (VA)
- Tommy Hicks, NAPSG Foundation
Shifting the Paradigm: The Role of Mitigation Following Hurricane Harvey (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Josh Davies, Division Chief, Texas Division of Emergency Management. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Josh Davies, Texas Division of Emergency Management
i-Axis: Indoor Mapping, Tracking, and Navigation
In this interactive workshop, participants will develop knowledge on the current and future of building-level pre-incident planning. The workshop culminates with an interactive session on defining how the latest indoor mapping technology can be adopted and implemented locally, and what is needed in terms of training, SOPs, guidance, etc. to support adoption.
Presenter(s):
- Jeb Benson, National Institute of Standards & Technology
- Peter Hanna, Baltimore City Fire Department (ret.)
- Tommy Hicks, NAPSG Foundation
- Paul Doherty, PhD, NAPSG Foundation
Crowdsourcing Data & Information to Support the Community Lifelines
Participants learn the basics of crowdsourcing and how federal, state, and local level officials work with digital volunteer networks. They will use the outcomes of previous workshops and lessons learned from crowdsourcing support during recent disasters towards developing a shared foundation of knowledge on crowdsourcing. Participants will then build on that information to test updates to the CrowdsourceEM.org Toolkit and develop innovative solutions to policy and technology challenges.
Presenter(s):
- Emily Martuscello and Kimberly Stephens, FEMA
- Justin Kates, City of Nashua, NH
- Rob Neppell, CEDR Digital Corps
- Erin Arkison, GIS Corps
Lessons Learned & Best Practices in Cyber Security
This session is designed to provide a basic understanding of how to secure and protect your agency's crisis management and GIS systems from cyber-related threats and hazards. This session will cover:
• Developing systems for maximum resilience
• Mitigating malware attacks in crisis management and GIS systems
• Protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in disaster data
• Safely and securely sharing data and information among agencies and systems for improved operational coordination
Presenter(s):
- Dan Bout, California Public Utilities Commission (CA)
- Ted Okada, CTO, FEMA
- Nate Workman, FEMA OCIO
- Dave Williams, New Light Technologies
Developing a Drone/UAS Program for your Public Safety Agency
This workshop will lead participants through critical considerations and lessons learned in starting and implementing a drone/UAS program for public safety operations:
• Update on drone/UAS standards and regulations for public vs. private programs
• Best practices from public drone/UAS programs: Boone County, MO
• Understand what drone/UAS imagery is best suited to support different mission needs
• Selecting the best drone/UAS platform and determining what your product is going to be
Presenter(s):
- John Desmarais, Civil Air Patrol
- Austin Worcester, Civil Air Patrol
- Tari Martin, NAPSG Foundation
Technology Enabling the Community Lifelines for Local and State Incident Operations
An overview of emergency management tools, exercises, and technology solutions for earthquake preparedness and response in the central United States.
Presenter(s):
- Michael E. Dossett, DHS S&T
- Doug Eades, DHS S&T
- Erik Endrulat, DHS S&T
Integrating Intelligence and Technology to Drive Operational Planning (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by David Kang, Director, Response Planning and Exercise Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- David Kang, Response Planning and Exercise Division, FEMA
Achieving Interoperability for Crisis Management in the Field and at the State EOC (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Steven Batson, Chief of Staff, South Carolina Division of Emergency Management. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Steven Batson, South Carolina Division of Emergency Management
Field Simulation: Collecting Data in the Field for Search & Rescue and Debris Management
Attendees will understand how to use basic field data collection tools, learn the relationship between Search & Rescue and Debris Management, explore ways to quickly analyze and report against live field data for situational awareness, and develop a geospatial game plan and access additional resources.
Presenter(s):
- Paul Doherty, PhD, NAPSG Foundation
- Jared Doke, NAPSG Foundation
Applying Science & Technology to Drive State Flood Mitigation and Resilience Policy
In this session, participants will learn how Texas is leveraging science, data analytics, visualization, and communication tools to drive more effective flood mitigation and resilience policies. This presentation showcases practical, user-focused platforms that translate complex risk data into actionable information for a wide range of stakeholders.
Presenter(s):
- Dr. Sam Brody, Texas A&M University Galveston
Enhancing Life Saving Missions with Innovative Technology & Policy (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Jeff Maunder, Manager, New Zealand Disaster Assistance Response Team, New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue National Management Team. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Jeff Maunder, New Zealand Disaster Assistance Response Team, New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue National Management Team
Remote Sensing, Imagery, and Drones for Response and Recovery
This workshop will bring Emergency Managers together with scientists and experts in remote sensing to develop a roadmap for how we can address emergency management’s highest priority imagery needs through the latest in remote sensing capabilities.
Presenter(s):
- John Desmarais, Civil Air Patrol
- Austin Worcester, Civil Air Patrol
- Glen Russell, FEMA, Remote Sensing Coordinator
- Tari Martin, NAPSG Foundation
Hands-On Simulation: Great Galveston Hurricane
This session is structured as a hands-on technology simulation and tabletop discussion. The objective of the simulation is to bring together the knowledge and skills all participants developed in the first day and a half and put them to use in a simulated incident. During this exercise, Leaders, First Responders, Planners, and GIS/Technologists will work together to apply technology and skills to "real-world" public safety operations and technology workflows of the simulated incident.
Presenter(s):
- Mike Chard, Boulder Office of Emergency Management (CO)
- Mike Ouimet, Texas Division of Emergency Management
- Jared Doke and Tricia Lawson, NAPSG Foundation
Best Practices in Using Technology for Public Information
This work session will feature proven and emerging best practices in using technology to support effective public information. This will include:
• Tools & Best Practices for Providing Public Information Using the Latest Technology and Applications
• Public Information Map Demonstrations
• A Geospatial Decision Support Tool for Targeted External Communications from the US Forest Service
• A Panel Session on Public Information Maps
Presenter(s):
- Paul Doherty, NAPSG Foundation (Facilitator)
- Dirk Fillpot, US Department of Agriculture
- Jonathan White, Mariposa County, CA
- Daniel Stoelb, Oregon Office of Emergency Management
- Emily Martuscello, FEMA Region I
Fostering Agency-Wide Adoption and Implementation of Innovative Technology
Participants will learn about best practices and resources available for using a framework to cultivate adoption and implementation of advanced and innovative technology across agencies and communities. Participants will come away from this session with a framework to bring back to their agencies to guide long-term adoption and implementation.
Presenter(s):
- Travis Hardy, Dewberry
Technology Enabling the Community Lifelines for Local and State Incident Operations (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Michael Dossett, Director, Kentucky Emergency Management and Doug Eades, GIS Lead, Kentucky Emergency Management. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Michael Dossett, Kentucky Emergency Management
- Doug Eades, Kentucky Emergency Management
Emerging Technologies Showcase:
* Emerging Web GIS Tools that Enhance Public Safety, presented by Esri
* Lightning Talk on Using LiDAR, presented by HERE Technologies
* Migrating Geospatial Workloads to the Cloud, presented by ArdentMC
* Automating Secure Mission Critical Cloud Deployments, presented by New Light Technologies
Presenter(s):
- Stuart Rucker, Esri
- James Nenaber, HERE Technologies
- Noah Goodman, Ardent MC
- Robert Pitts and Dave Williams, New Light Technologies
Shifting the Paradigm: The Role of Mitigation Following Hurricane Harvey
Chief Josh Davies discusses the role of mitigation efforts and legislative actions following Hurricane Harvey, focusing on planning, coordination, and resilience improvements.
Presenter(s):
- Josh Davies, Texas Division of Emergency Management
Turning Science & Technology into Disaster Decision Making (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Jacqueline Meszaros, Ph.D., Science and Technology Advisor; Natural Hazards, Disasters, and Resilience; National Science Foundation. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Jacqueline Meszaros, PhD, Science and Technology Advisor; Natural Hazards, Disasters, and Resilience; National Science Foundation
Applying Science & Technology to Drive State Flood Mitigation and Resilience Policy (video)
Disaster Innovation Talk by Sam Brody, Director, Center for Texas Beaches & Shores, Texas A&M University Galveston. This talk was delivered at the 2019 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience (InSPIRE) in Galveston, TX, hosted by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation.
Presenter(s):
- Sam Brody, Texas A&M University Galveston