Using geospatial technology to process 911 calls after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
January 1, 2007
The flooding that ensued in the Greater New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina left thousands of victims trapped and in need of emergency rescue. This paper describes the processing of raw 911-call data into search and rescue products used by emergency responders after the storm.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Title | Using geospatial technology to process 911 calls after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir13063B |
| Authors | Craig P. Conzelmann, William Sleavin, Brady R. Couvillion |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Circular |
| Series Number | 1306 |
| Index ID | cir13063B |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Wetlands Research Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |