2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Emergency Action Plan for Urban Flooding Using GIS Track: EMS, Fire and Disaster Management Author(s): Carlos Carriaga The Thunderbird Park Reservoir, which is owned by the City of Glendale in Arizona, is part of the City's water supply system. The reservoir is built above the foothills overseeing a highly developed and densely populated residential area downstream. In the event of a dam failure, the floodwaters will rush down the 4.0 percent hill slope toward the residential area and cause flooding. The development of the EAP for the Thunderbird Park Reservoir was greatly facilitated by the use of GIS. In addition to mapping the flood hazard zone, GIS has identified and mapped other important elements that are useful in the execution and management of the EAP such as traffic control points, access control points, evacuation routes and centers, high-risk properties, and area of highest concern. Carlos Carriaga Dibble & Associates Drainage & Flood Control 2633 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 401 Phoenix , AZ 85016 US Phone: 602-957-1155 Fax: 602-957-2838 E-mail: ccarriaga@dibblecorp.com |
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