Join us for this virtual seminar to learn about building a geospatial game plan for tornado readiness, response, and recovery.

Why attend?

• Learn about core information needs for tornado readiness and response.
• Gain an understanding of available tornado predictive products and their timelines.
• Learn about resources for determining and validating the scope and extent of tornado damage.
• Gain insight into how states and locals are using technology to rapidly assess impacts to inform a disaster declaration.
• Understand how to develop a Geospatial Game Plan to implement across all hazards..

Who should attend?

• First Responders and other staff who support tornado response and recovery
• Emergency Managers and other public safety decision-makers
  
• GIS and technology specialists who support public safety
  

Speakers

Participants will hear from federal staff specializing in tornado prediction and modeling and from emergency management practitioners at the state / local level who are using advanced resources to aid in tornado readiness, response, and recovery.

Background Information

This Emergency Management (EM) Geo Forum is part of a virtual seminar series featuring best practices and resources to advance emergency management through geospatial capabilities. These seminars promote the integration of innovative technology and solutions in day-to-day operations.