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Planning for and Responding to Natural Disasters using GIS Data. E. Stefan Coutoulakis, Capt. Ret. EGFD, R.I. EPA Region 1. RI FLOODS: Cameo as a First Responder Tool. State of R. I. West Warwick, R. I. RT 95 & Rt 295, R. I. (Overview). RT 95 & RT 295, R. I.
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Planning for and Responding to Natural Disasters using GIS Data E. Stefan Coutoulakis, Capt. Ret. EGFD, R.I. EPA Region 1
Lessons learned: How we applied lessons learned from our flood to help Nashville, Tenn
This exercise actual occurred with fire and law enforcement resources. It took nearly 5 hours to determine the affected populated areas… • We did it in less than 5 minutes. How was this handled?
Develop a tiered system for flood stages • Ensure reverse 911 system is accurate • Educate the public to warning messages • What can be done • What will be done • What will happen if ignored • Deployment of resources based flood stage warnings. Lessons Learned