GI and GIS for Emergency Management in municipalities
Hello! We have recently completed a report and would welcome feedback, comments and contacts.
I cannot paste the whole abstract due to LinkedIN restrictions, so I select some parts; I can e-mail if you want
Implementation of Geographic Information and Geographic Information Systems in municipal Emergency Management
Dr. Michaël Le Duc, KTH, Geoinformatics, michael@leduc.se
Dr. Åke Sivertun, Linköping University, IDA, akesiv@ida.liu.se
Abstract
The theoretical framework used is mainly based on the concepts of adoption of innovations and implementation principles for GIS in municipalities. We performed interviews with two groups of respondents, namely municipal GIS Coordinators and Emergency Preparedness Officers.
The results are very rich and complex.
GIS is in limited use for risk and vulnerability analysis in many of the studied local governments.
Technical departments are more adapted to GI and GIS than “soft” activities.
The attitude of management is noted as important to succeed in implementing GI and GIS. This support varies. The availability of GIS data is also noted as paramount. There are problems noted in this dimension. User’s motivation and user satisfaction are also confirmed as key factors. There are problems noted, especially regarding Emergency Management professionals.
Education, training and exercises emerge as very important. We obtained mixed results regarding standards and standardization as well as how important it is to have an IT strategy which includes GIS.
Champions are confirmed to be important, even if the statements were mixed. There are also some problems with decision makers’ understanding.
The cost of data is a problem, especially for Fire and Rescue Services Federations. A very clear problem is that GIS software is difficult to use in noted cases. There are also still problems concerning data access and quality.
Good Answers (1)
Jakub Z
Acting GIS Department Manager at Imagis S.A.
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This is an interesting report, though probably made on some particular market.
What I can add from my experience is that in Poland the usage of GIS for emergency management exists in same scale. We provide digital maps for a large number of fire-brigades and ambulance services. On the other hand pubic administration has strange dislike for private data providers that may come from uncertainty of data quality or fear against corruption.
If you need information regarding data/software for emergency management let me know.
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Andy L
Urban Planner
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I'd love to see the report. I work at a regional planning agency that has some responsibility for coordinating municipal emergency management response. We also have a strong GIS component.
Send me an email at: andydlove@gmail.com
Andrew G
Windows Network Adminstration, Desktop Support Contractor at BanyanWorks IT
I'd like to see the report as well -I interact with these types of folks from a business development (sales) standpoint. The complexity, or perception of, does seem to be an issue for mid to higher-level decision makers.
Jon V
Experienced Advisor on U.S. Government Contracts (including Bid Protests) and Other Federal Administrative Issues
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I have a couple of friends who I would like to see this report. One is involved in local government services from an academic viewpoint. The other is the recently retired Director of the US Geodesic Survey.
Best regards,
Jon
