U.S. National Grid

Maps

Randy KnippelDakota County

GIS For Emergency Management

Analysis Planning

DamageAssessment

Resource

Deployment

Maps!

Red River Floods

MapVK75

7456

741565

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Romer Scale

7415657456

Exercise

• Find 3309 Dana Dr., Burnsville, MN– 745 564

Exercise

• Brush fire in Neill Park along path– Where is the nearest fire hydrant?– 755 560

Benefits of Standard Maps

• Consistency across jurisdictions– Mutual aid, National Guard, FEMA– Public / NGO’s / volunteers

• Integration in emergency response training and exercises

• Quicker GIS response• Reduced costs

– Share templates, software, techniques

Cities With USNG Map Books

• Brooklyn Center• Golden Valley• Eden Prairie• Maple Grove• Minnetonka• Plymouth• Ramsey• Oak Grove• Richfield• Hutchinson• Edina

• Apple Valley• Burnsville• Eagan• Farmington• Hastings• Inver Grove Heights• Lakeville• Mendota Heights• Rosemount• South St. Paul• West St. Paul