This session will explore Collaboration, Coordination, Communication, Community, Cooperation, & Connection.

Presenter(s):

- Megan Compton, Indiana Geographic Information Office

Dewberry will explore the lifecycle of data, from collection and validation to communication, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, timeliness, and relevance. Through collaborative exercises, attendees will gain insights about the latest technological advancements, including GIS and machine learning, and learn practical strategies for integrating these tools into their operations.

Presenter(s):

- Catherine Bohn, Dewberry

Damage assessments are crucial for jurisdictions to perform rapidly and accurately after an incident. Learn how the North Carolina Department of Public Safety uses data from the earliest phases of response throughout recovery to streamline the damage assessment process, and how Ohio Emergency Management is building a collaborative ArcGIS online environment to support their 88 counties to standardize damage reporting across the state.

Presenter(s):

- Brian Barnes, North Carolina Emergency Management
- Linda Slattery, Ohio Emergency Management
- Kimberly Stephens, Federal Emergency Management Agency

Learn how you can create custom geoprocessing tools using ArcGIS Pro to help your organization automate tasks, transform data, and standardize workflows. This session will cover the basics of tool creation, how to quickly tie tools together in Modelbuilder, and how to expand on tool creation with the use of Python. No programming experience is required.

Presenter(s):

- Adam Fackler, NAPSG Foundation

This panel will explore how geospatial technologies and methods can support equitable emergency management practices. Panelists will review the goals associated with social equity policies and guidelines such as the federal Justice 40 Initiative. Panelists will also offer their perspectives on how recent and emerging geospatial trends and practices might impact the pursuit of equitable practices and policies in the future.

Presenter(s):

- Benjamin Rance, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Ryan Hansome, Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency
- Jacob Spence, Metropolitan Emergency Services Agency

A field data collection exercise where modern technology goes head-to-head with classic fire pre-planning methods. Familiarize yourself with Field Maps or use your manual cartographic skills to collect data. Part of the session will be outdoors; please dress appropriately for the weather.

Presenter(s):

- Cpt. Chris Rogers, Kirkland (WA) Fire Department

HERE, the solution provider of DHS GMO's HIFLD Secure Transportation Layers, will provide technical guidance and program updates for the biannual datasets. This session will bring the GIS-based layers to life with a live and interactive presentation of practical user scenarios that educate the audience to the look and feel of the solution. Also, there will be additional information shared to further promote the value of the data and capabilities to all level of users of HIFLD data.

Presenter(s):

- James Nenaber, HERE Technologies
- Tony Perez, HERE Technologies

In the face of escalating natural hazards and the looming threat of terrorism, the imperative for a robust public safety response has never been greater. Through collaboration and leveraging GIS data, public safety agencies can significantly improve response times, resource allocation, and situational awareness during critical incidents. This workshop will explore successes that illustrate the transformative potential of statewide collaboration among infrastructure operators and geospatial data owners.

Presenter(s):

- Richard Butgereit, Sanborn Geospatial
- Jenna Leveille, Sanborn Geospatial

Explore how the Town of Chapel Hill leverages ESRI's Special Events Solution, enhancing event management through GIS technology. Discover how Chapel Hill is using ESRI’s out-of-the-box solutions and tools to streamline planning and logistics, improve safety, and elevate overall event experiences.

Presenter(s):

- Kelly Drayton, Town of Chapell Hill

Members of Heritage Emergency National Task Force (HENTF) chronicle the history of HENTF and present the modern-day operations of protecting cultural and historic resources, in our nation's SLTT communities, from the damaging effects of disasters.

Presenter(s):

- Kara Griffin, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Tara Wilbur, Delaware Emergency Management Agency
- Salim Ghettas, Delaware Emergency Management Agency

Hear from experts on topics such as AI/ML, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Location-Based Services, Supporting Data Standards, and EOC's of the Future and how public safety stakeholders can influence the R&D process. This session will be a collaborative workshop to identify potential solutions and research areas around advanced and emerging technologies.

Presenter(s):

- Chad Council, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Chad Beam, South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal

The use of GIS in Fire has progressed from basic hydrant mapping to sophisticated workflows supporting all aspects of fire department processes. Discover how the IAFC is supporting agencies with Firefighter Recruitment and Retention using modern web GIS, and hear how the Memphis Fire Department is using machine learning to identify target hazards and support the preplanning efforts throughout the city.

Presenter(s):

- Jeff Dulin, International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Lt. Nathan Few, City of Memphis Division of Fire Services

This panel will explore how geospatial technologies and methods can support equitable emergency management practices. Panelists will review the goals associated with social equity policies and guidelines such as the federal Justice 40 Initiative. Panelists will also offer their perspectives on how recent and emerging geospatial trends and practices might impact the pursuit of equitable practices and policies in the future.

Presenter(s):

- Kevin Mickey, The Polis Center, Indiana University Indianapolis
- Ben Tapper, IN Office of Equity, Belonging, & Inclusion