0900 - 09:15 Introduction - John Urkov, User Group Coordinator

0915 - 10:15 Tom Patterson, ESRI Wildland Fire Specialist

                         Evolution of Real-time Mapping in Disaster Management

A timely, accurate map is an essential item requested during the outset of any emergency management operation. Geospatial technologies provide the foundation to determine the location of the incident, the values at risk, hazards to personnel, how fast the situation escalates and where to attack the problem. This presentation will depict the evolution and advancements of mobile GIS and tactical mapping from the use of Mylar overlaid on a paper topographic map on the hood of a pick-up truck to real-time data transfer from the field synchronized through a server and distributed to everyone on the incident to create situational awareness through a common operating picture. Case studies from various search and rescue operations, U.S. wildland fires, the 2009 Australia bushfires and the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will be used as examples to portray technology development.

10:15 - 10:30 15 Minute Break

10:30 - 11:30 Captain Mike Wills, Palm Springs Fire Department

Overview of the Homeland Security Tutorial and a "what's going on" with Palm Springs Fire, GIS and Mike's latest GIS undertaking Group 1.

11:30 - 11:45 Round Table Discussion:

What is everyone working on these days? G.I.S. questions? Workflow issues? Workflow tips? I would also like to discuss the Coachella Valley's G.I.S. users willingness to participate in ESRI's new and potentially powerful Community Maps Program: http://www.esri.com/communitymaps

11:30 - 12:00 Wrap-up Summary, comments, suggestions, Adjourn