Yosemite All-Hazards Region GIS Workshop 

The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation and University of California, Merced, are hosting a no-cost workshop for members of the emergency management community near Yosemite National Park. The goals of this workshop are:

1. To introduce the DHS Science & Technology Core Information Guidelines to the local emergency management and first responder community.
2. Discuss lessons learned and best practices implemented in recent disasters. 
3. Facilitate the formation of a new GIS for Emergency Management coordination group (Yosemite All-Hazards Region GIS for Emergency Management - YAHR). 

What To Bring?

• All: A mobile device for completing a quick survey (not mandatory) 
• GIS Specialists: A laptop with your ArcGIS Online username / password (*contact us if you do not have one). There will be Public Wifi available in the afternoon.

Agenda (Tentative)

09:00AM - 12:00 PM The morning will feature presentations, a hands-on activity, and discussions around the topic of core information needs for all-hazards incidents. 

12:00 PM Lunch (not hosted) - To see eateries in the area, please click here.

1:00PM - 4:00 PM The afternoon will consist of a workshop format with hands-on training for the GIS Specialists; all audiences are welcome.

See Detailed Agenda

This workshop builds on the successful use of geospatial tools and best practices during the Ferguson Fire (see case study).