FEMA

Question

I am looking for information on using ArcGIS for FEMA reimbursement and/or recovery management during and after a declared event. I have shoestringed a few things but I wanted to know if there is a structured application or white paper etc. available.

MichaelNaughton1 · Answer

I work for the Town of Huntington in New York. I have been directly responsible for over $40 million worth of FEMA reimbursement over the last few years (Irene, Sandy, Nemo etc).

I lived through the process from pre-event planning through filing project worksheets and supporting documentation and data. I was wondering if anyone had set up a project in ArcGIS before I start putting one together myself.

RickBurgess · Answer

Which FEMA program area are you interested in using ArcGIS for? Is your interest in an ongoing event that you were impacted by? Are you acting as a citizen or do you represent an organization?

There are published best practices available on a wide variety of topics related to FEMA and GIS.