• Overview and Deprecation of HIFLD Data: Tari Martin from NAPSG Foundation provided a comprehensive overview of the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD), explaining its historical context, the recent deprecation of HIFLD Open, and the implications for data access, with Denice Ross and other panelists contributing to the discussion.

• Use Cases and Impact of HIFLD Data in New Orleans: Carrie DeMay, GIS Manager for the City of New Orleans, detailed how HIFLD data has been instrumental in supporting emergency response, public safety, and large-scale event management in New Orleans, highlighting specific use cases and challenges following the deprecation of HIFLD Open.

• Federal Data Landscape and DHS Call for Use Cases: Denice Ross discussed the broader federal data landscape, assessed risks and opportunities following the termination of HIFLD Open, and highlighted DHS’s proactive request for user input on HIFLD data use cases, encouraging participants to submit feedback to inform future data prioritization.

• Oregon’s State-Level Response to HIFLD Open Deprecation: Daniel Stoelb from Oregon’s Department of Emergency Management described the state’s approach to managing the HIFLD Open deprecation, including data review, partner coordination, and the creation of a crosswalk and emergency preparedness data catalog to ensure continued access and utility of critical datasets.

• Esri’s Role in Supporting HIFLD Data Transition: Jeff Baranyi from Esri outlined Esri’s efforts to support the user community during the HIFLD Open deprecation, including evaluating data sources, maintaining Living Atlas datasets, and providing tools and resources for accessing and filtering critical infrastructure data.

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