Webinar: Navigating the HIFLD Transition

Webinar RecordingSlide DeckQ&A one-pager

On September 25th, 2025, NAPSG Foundation co-hosted a Rapid Response Data Briefing with the Federation of American Scientists, Association of Public Data Users, and dataindex.us. This webinar focused on supporting DHS’s call for use cases on HIFLD Secure, and it featured insights from state, local, and industry leaders who have successfully navigated the transition, offering practical strategies and lessons learned.

In this webinar, participants explored new and emerging data layers uncovered through the DHS Crosswalk initiative, and contributed valuable feedback to help shape the future of HIFLD Secure.

Call to Action

The Geospatial Management Office is requesting help from the community to prioritize renewals of existing layers, data updates and enhancements, and new procurements. You may provide feedback by logging into the DHS Geospatial Information Infrastructure (GII) and completing the DHS GMO form (preferred method). Alternatively, those without GII access may provide feedback by using NAPSG’s form. 

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

  • Provide meaningful input to support DHS’s ongoing effort to gather critical use cases for HIFLD Secure, helping shape future data priorities and applications.
  • Gain practical strategies for adapting to the sunsetting of HIFLD Open, including lessons learned and transition approaches shared by experienced practitioners.
  • Discover new and emerging data resources revealed through the DHS Crosswalk initiative, and learn how these layers can enhance operational capabilities across sectors.

Speakers
  • Denice Ross, Federation of American Scientists
  • Tari Martin, NAPSG Foundation
  • Caroline DeMay, City of New Orleans
  • Daniel Stoelb, Oregon Department of Emergency Management
  • Jeff Baranyi, Esri
Resources