2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 Using GIS to Manage Wildfire Damage Information Track: EMS, Fire and Disaster Management Author(s): Michael Binge, Ross Martin, ROBERT WINSLOW, Jason Batchelor During the major Wildfire event of 2003 in San Diego County, local, state, and federal agencies used geographic information technologies extensively to track, assess, and model the effects of those fires on the community. The fire tracking was performed in near real-time using an entire range of Esri products along with imagery obtained from remote sensing satellites. Hundreds of situation maps were produced and provided for firefighters, managers, and elected officials during the critical stages of the disaster. The recovery effort utilizing E-Team, a powerful new Esri-based accessory, got underway almost immediately. Damage assessment teams visited affected areas to collect data immediately after the firefighters. That data was processed directly into the GIS to assist victims with claims and provide analyses. GIS tools and technology were central components in managing the chaos generated by these catastrophic events. Michael Binge County of San Diego Public Works 5555 Overland Ave MS O304 San Diego , CA 92123 US Phone: (858)495-5775 Fax: (858)694-8928 E-mail: michael.binge@sdcounty.ca.gov Ross Martin County of San Diego Department of Planning and Land Use 5201 Ruffin Rd. Suite B San Diego , CA 921123 US Phone: (858) 694-2783 Fax: na E-mail: ross.martin@sdcounty.ca.gov ROBERT WINSLOW COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PLANNING AND LAND USE 5201 RUFFIN RD, SUITE B SAN DIEGO , CA 92123 US Phone: 858-694-3295 E-mail: robert.winslow@sdcounty.ca.gov Jason Batchelor COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Department of Planning and Land Use 5201 RUFFIN RD, SUITE B SAN DIEGO , CA 92123 US Phone: 858-694-2143 E-mail: jason.batchelor@sdcounty.ca.gov |
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