Evaluation of Emergency Response GIS Solutions
Presenters
• Steve Thompson
– Introduction – CATS – CAMEO
• Hong Su
– Autodesk – Accela
• Jeff Bourdier
– E Team – MapTooL – Conclusion
Why GIS?
“GIS technology gives public safety personnel the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of location-based information. Data (including files from legacy systems) can be stored in a geodatabase and used to visualize spatial relationships and reveal trends critical to public safety response and planning. Computer-generated maps can be shared across a network or the Internet with multiple agencies to coordinate efforts and maximize resources.”
Source: http://www.esri.com/industries/public_safety/
Why Emergency Response?
"Preparing communities to respond to bioterrorist threats or events is a top priority in our country right now. With GIS as a core component to this solution, the immediate impact will be to make GIS an integral component of the day-to-day operations of public health and public safety organizations.”
Bill Davenhall, Health Industry Solutions Manager, ESRI
Project Goal
• Identify emergency response software package that best fits the needs for a medium sized city (Arlington, TX)
– Evaluate off-the-shelf emergency response software applications and tools – Assume that no GIS-based emergency response system currently exists
Consequence Assessment Tool Set (CATS)
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Utilizes ESRI ArcGIS 9 with Spatial Analyst Extension Natural Disasters, Fires/Explosions, Toxic Releases, Bioterrorism Real-time hazard display and analysis, Emergency response planning, Evacuation planning, Real-time response when used in conjunction with E-team ALOHA (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) – Dispersion Model, DTRA – HPAC Suite Over 150 databases integrated Local Emergency Planning Committee, First Responders, Response Center Personnel SAIC – Developer website, User-forums, FEMA, EPA Arcview bundle ($2500) plus cost for CATS, software is free but $650 per seat for technical support and training.
Models and Databases Users Support Costs
CATS - Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC)
Realtime – Roadblock information
Catastrophic Natural Event Prediction
Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations - CAMEO
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Models and Databases Users Support Costs Utilizes its own mapping tool MARPLOT (Mapping Application for Response Planning and Local Operational Tasks) Fires/Explosions, Toxic Releases, Bioterrorism Real-time hazard display and analysis, Emergency response planning, Evacuation planning, ALOHA (Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres) – Dispersion Model, MARPLOT – Mapping, LandViewPopulation, Tiger data Local Emergency Planning Committee, First Responders, Response Center Personnel NOAA, EPA, Census Dept. Free, Potential costs for updated meteorological and detailed roads data
CAMEO Interface
CAMEO Scenario 1:
• Train Derailment: Train containing benzene has derailed and several tank cars have caught fire and are releasing benzene gas
ALOHA modeling
Evaluation of Autodesk
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Models and Databases Users Support Costs Autodesk MapGuide® 6.5 software Natural Disasters(Earthquake,Floods), Fires, Bombing Quickly access, visualize, and analyze critical data so people can understand and appropriately respond to emergencies AutoCAD drawings, engineering data, demographics, hazardous material locations Fire and police departments, local government, search and recovery teams website, User-forums $4,197.00 government price for MapGuide: 10 User Starter Pack, Additional costs for other modules: Autodesk Preplan, Autodesk Crisis Command, Autodesk Mobile Command, AutoCAD, 3D Studio
Three Main Components of Autodesk Emergency Response Model
Administrative - Training and preplanning are done in this phase – Autodesk Pre-Plan Tactical - Refers to the “first responder” activity that takes place on the scene of an emergency – Autodesk Mobile Command Strategic - Refers to the management of a disaster, which often takes place in an emergency command center away from the actual sit – Autodesk Crisis Command 2
Autodesk Detail CAD Drawings
Autodesk 3D Viewer
Autodesk Mapping Building Footprint
Evaluation of ACCELA
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Models and Databases Users Support Costs Accela GIS, Built on Vantage360 Natural Disasters(Earthquake,Floods), Fires With the ability to automate workflow, track information, and manage data from a centralized database . Accela Asset Management, Accela Land Management, Accela GIS, Accela Wireless Government agencies (E-government solution) Interactive Voice Response Solutions run around $100 month for services
Components of Accela Emergency Response Solution
Accela Land Management
– Capture detailed information on a building or structure – Attach and retrieve CAD drawings, photographs, and other document files
Accela GIS
– Maximize time in the field during the response – Automate map analyse and append map layers
Accela Wireless
– Perform Rapid Damage Assessment – Real-time Data updates from the field
Accela GIS Viewer
Evaluation of E Team
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Models and Databases Users Support Costs ESRI – Powered by ArcIMS Any type of emergency Every phase of a crisis: “preparedness… response… recovery” CATS-generated plume models can be integrated, analyzed, and distributed; DB integration offered as professional service Emergency management, law enforcement, fire, public works, public health, the environment Phone, fax, e-mail, online; professional or “specialized support” services also offered $1900/license, deals available
E Team Screen Shots
Evaluation of MapTooL
GIS Platform Applications Functionality Models and Databases Users Support Costs ESRI – Map Objects version 2.3 Designed with firefighting in mind, but can be useful for other emergencies based on information collected by user Navigation, information retrieval, data collection, administrative decision support No native modeling capability, but output from other systems can be displayed and queried within MapTooL First responders and administrative personnel, primarily fire agencies Annual maintenance contract includes 20 hrs. technical support plus DB, liaison, and versioning services Set-up fee ~$7000, $900/license, annual maintenance fee based on number of licenses purchased
MapTooL Screen Shots
Conclusion
• Good general solution: E Team and CATS • Good low-cost alternative: CAMEO • Autodesk
– Pro: CAD interface – Con: Complexity (modules)
• MapTooL
– Pro: Ease of use – Con: Cost
• Accela generally weak