Abstract

ArcGIS Online for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning
Track: Disaster and Emergency Management
Authors: Shelby Hudson

FEMA leverages ArcGIS Online to provide geospatial data and analytics in support of emergency management, including for pre-disaster mitigation planning. Web maps displaying natural hazards and population and structure data help communities in FEMA Region VIII (Denver, Salt Lake City, rural towns alike) determine their most significant risks and vulnerabilities and identify risk-reducing mitigation actions. Web maps are also designed for analytical capability and as a portal for data download.