Abstract

Weathering the Storm – A Hurricane Irma Story Presented by Pinellas County
Track: Government
Authors: Mike Dawson

In Septmember 2017, Hurricane Irma made its way through Pinellas County, Florida. This presentation will demonstrate how GIS proved to be invaluable for both County staff and its citizens before, during, and after the storm. The County used GIS for: planning, communication, citizen education, operational awareness, data-driven decision making, recovery, reporting, and more. From data editing and collection to dashboards to damage assessment and more, you won't want to miss this story.