GIS for Disaster Response

Mapping is important during the response and recovery stage of a disaster. Mapping will be critical in positioning facilities and services, determining a triage method of repair of infrastructure, and in determining loss to begin work on recovery. ESRI stands ready to help with these efforts.

• Mapping the Future of Public Safety [PDF]

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• Improving Emergency Planning and Response with Geographic Information Systems [PDF]
• GIS Technology for Disasters and Emergency Management [PDF]
• GIS for Emergency Management [PDF]
• Challenges for GIS in Emergency Preparedness and Response [PDF]

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See how GIS plays a role in each of these industry sectors.

• Business
• National Mapping and Cartographic Publishing
• Defense
• Education
• Engineering
• Government
• Health and Human Services
• Natural Resources
• Transportation
• Utilities