| Publisher | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 152.5KB PDF | Date added | 09 Nov 2002 |
| Topics | Decision Support Systems, Data Sharing and Integration, Physical Infrastructure Protection | ||
| Downloads | 22 | ||
Emergency management combines planning, preparation, and the optimum resources to mitigate and respond to an event. Good emergency management requires information that is accurate, current, timely, and quickly analyzed. This article shows how GIS technology provides the tools for displaying and analyzing spatial data in order to answer questions based on location of critical facilities, resources, and several areas.
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