Geographic Information Systems, Evacuation Planning and Execution

Authors

Robert D. Wilson, California State University San Bernardino
Brandon Cales, City of Victorville

Abstract

Evacuation planning has for decades relied on the results derived from mathematical modeling and scenario development. While there exist many mathematical and simulation models dealing with evacuation planning most lack one or more critical components needed by the individuals or agencies responsible for removing people from harm’s way. Those critical components are real-time access to and representation of data to establish appropriate evacuation strategies. All the pieces for a real-time centralized evacuation system exist but have yet to be integrated as a single point system. The focus of this chapter is the underutilization of geographic information systems (GIS).

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Robert D. and Cales, Brandon (2008) "Geographic Information Systems, Evacuation Planning and Execution," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 8: Iss. 4, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1064
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol8/iss4/2