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NGP Emergency Response

By NGP User Engagement Office

The NGP Emergency Response Coordinator oversees the Programs emergency response activities as well as the Bureau's Geospatial Information Response Team (GIRT). 

Lance Clampitt - NGP Emergency Response Coordinator

Chris Cretini - NGP Emergency Response Deputy Coordinator

NGP Emergency Response Event Support Map

Satellite image of a hurricane centered over the Florida Keys, with USGS logo

The Event Support Map provides links to mapping tools that support Emergency Response efforts.

Event Support Map

Geospatial Information Response Team (GIRT)

Magnitude 7.9 Earthquake off Papua New Guinea

The USGS established the Geospatial Information Response Team (GIRT) to facilitate the effective coordination, communication, dissemination and archive of geospatial data and information during a disaster event.

GIRT

NGP Emergency Response Tools & Resources

The NGP Emergency Response Team coordinates, communicates and facilitates access to geospatial resources and data that supports multiple Program and Bureau requirements. These include providing direction, oversight, and support to the Program and its managers in responding to major hazard events and ensuring that the Program is able to fulfill it's mission under all circumstances. NGP also provides geospatial support to the Bureau and the Department for natural disaster events. The NGP Emergency Response Coordinator works with the Bureau Emergency Management Coordinator  to assure a consolidated communication and response strategy for the Program. 

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