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Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys

Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys. Webex Session. Session Agenda. Introduction &Background Information Project Mission & Goals Purpose of Surveys Summary Survey Demonstration Questions/Discussion. Introduction/Background. Who are you talking to? Oregon Geographic Information Council

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Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys

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  1. Oregon GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys Webex Session

  2. Session Agenda • Introduction &Background Information • Project Mission & Goals • Purpose of Surveys • Summary • Survey Demonstration • Questions/Discussion

  3. Introduction/Background • Who are you talking to? • Oregon Geographic Information Council • Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator • Ed Arabas, Survey Coordinator • PlanGraphics Inc.,GIS Consultants • Christi Stevens, Geospatial Analyst • Lori Bayless, Research Analyst • Developing business case for GIS Utility Partnership

  4. Purpose of Webex Session • Introduce & Familiarize Community with the GIS Utility & Hazard Surveys • Build Understanding: • WHY this Survey Needs to Take Place • WHAT the Survey Contains • HOW to Get Started

  5. Underlying Assumptionsfor the GIS Utility • No New Money Needed • State Spends $160M/yr Now on Geospatial Data Collection, Management, Use • Need $30M in State Funds Over 6 Years • Need $170M Leveraged from Feds, Locals, Private • GIS Utility Is A Partnership Whereby Business Plans for all Government Agencies in Oregon are Aligned for Mutual Benefit

  6. Need for GIS Utility Oregon spends at least $160 million dollars each year creating and using geographic data, yet: • Most agencies need more data than they can afford. • Agencies often need data outside their jurisdictions or operational areas. • Data collected by different organizations are often incompatible. • Information needed to solve cross-jurisdictional problems is often unavailable.

  7. Phase 1 - Business Case Project Mission & Goals This requirements and business case project will establish the long-term technical and institutional foundation for Oregon's statewide GIS Utility.

  8. Project Mission and Goals The main project goals include: • Comprehensive assessment of GIS technology and data use and needs of the public and private user community in Oregon • Preparation of business case and accompanying organizational and financial support for GIS Utility development and operation • Completion of a conceptual design defining the technical and organizational structure for the GIS Utility • Preparation of a practical implementation plan to guide GIS Utility development and deployment • Outreach to the GIS community in Oregon and on-going understanding of, participation in, and support for the GIS Utility.

  9. System & Program Support Geographic Information Sharing Maintenance GIS Services GIS Utility Includes: Robust Computing Infrastructure & Network Up-to-Date, Multi-Theme Geographic Data GIS Applications Enabling Access & Use of Geographic Database Organizational Structure Supports: Statewide Coordination Long-Term Enhancement What is the GIS Utility Survey?

  10. What is the Hazard Survey • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) • Update & Digitize Flood Hazard Maps or FIRMs (Flood Insurance Rate Maps) • Making Initial Budgeting • Planning • Other • Based on Limited Information • Problems with Recent FIRMs • Want Additional Local Mapping • DLCD (Department of Land Conservation & Development) • Assesses Local Floodplain Mapping Needs for State

  11. GIS Utility Survey Contributions from Federal, State, Regional, & Local Jurisdictions Also between Organizations, Non-Governmental, & General Public To Accurately Represent Needs & Opportunities GIS Use Information Sharing Hazard Survey Looking for County/City Staff Familiarity with: Local Govt. Hazard Data/Maps Specifically FEMA FIRM Maps Summary

  12. Project Web Site Need More Background & Survey Information? www.plangraphics.com/projects/Oregon_GIS_Utility/gisutility.htm

  13. Getting Started • Use I.E. with PC Only • Click Link to Read Instructions • Click Start New Survey to Begin • Choose Resume Survey • Finish Survey • Change Information

  14. Getting Started • Prompt for Password • UtilitySurvey05

  15. General Information • Fields with Asterisk • Must Be Completed

  16. Deadline for Completing the Survey: February 24th

  17. SURVEY DEMO www.plangraphics.com/projects/Oregon_GIS_Utility/gisutility.htm

  18. Questions??? Gladly Take Any Questions You May Have

  19. Survey Contacts: Phone: (800) 788-2008 Lori Bayless Ext. 2254 Christi Stevens Ext. 2226 Email: utilitysurvey@plangraphics.com Deadline: Feb. 24th Thank You for Your Time & Interest Have a Great Day!! Contacts & Thanks

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