Helena Moomjian, Ty Holliday, Derek Hicks, PJ London, Matthew Golon

Title:

Enhancing Community Coordination Through Public GIS Solutions for Event-Based Emergency Management in Flagstaff, AZ

Abstract:

Our project aims to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to provide an emergency response/management tool for people who are attending larger events in the downtown Flagstaff region. Using GIS technologies, we will create a dashboard that will display important, real-time information such as evacuation routes, hospitals, paramedics, fire and police units. This dashboard will have different features that can be toggled on and off to cater to the specific needs of the user, but will primarily be focused on emergency assets. To find out more information on the public's thoughts and concerns, we will conduct surveys across the greater Flagstaff region (NAU, Downtown, Neighborhoods, and Various Apartment Complexes around the City) to help us understand the needs and wants of the people. The survey responses will be crucial for the creation of this dashboard as we intend for this tool to be utilized by the public. Our end goal is to have developed a fully operational GIS Dashboard that improves emergency response tactics, promotes the public knowledge of emergency resources, and overall strengthens the safety of large events in Downtown Flagstaff.