Abstract
 Broward County's Web-Based Hurricane Debris Estimation Tool (HurDET) Track: Disaster Mangagement and Emergency Response Author(s): Diana Umpierre, GISP, Glenn Margoles A web-based tool was developed to help planners with estimating the potential amounts of debris that hurricanes could cause in Broward County, Florida. It uses parcel, tree canopy and storm surge data to calculate potential debris amounts at the Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) level. This interactive tool uses ASP and ArcIMS to calculate the three main types of debris caused by hurricanes: construction & debris (C&D), vegetation-related (downed trees/ branches), and sediment (from surge effects). This paper will present the logic behind the model, as well as some of its pros and cons, and comparison to other models. Diana Umpierre, GISP PBS&J Information Solutions Division 2001 NW 107 Ave Miami , FL 33172 US Phone: 305-592-7275 E-mail: dumpierre@pbsj.com Glenn Margoles Broward Emergency Management Agency Recovery & Preparedness 201 NW 84 Ave Plantation , FL 33324 US Phone: (954) 831-3933 E-mail: gmargoles@broward.org |
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