During a disaster, the lack of interoperable, shareable, analysis-ready data managed by emergency organizations limits data sharing and the creation of common reference pictures in areas and populations. Collaborative strategic decisions are then limited since they are not based on commonly agreed vulnerability indicators. Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and geospatial technology applications can bridge these limitations by creating knowledge bases with geospatial context. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, July 8, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that offered timely insights into transformational tools for emergency management through enhanced data interoperability and situational awareness. These tools empower stakeholders to make more informed, collaborative decisions in critical scenarios.
This webinar was sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Disaster Response, Emergency Evacuations, and Business Continuity, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing Applications, and Geographic Information Science.
The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Leveraging emerging technologies at state DOTs – Hari Sripathi, Virginia Department of Transportation
• A taxonomy of AI solutions for disaster response, emergency evacuations, and business continuity – Alan Leidner, NYC Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization
• Generative AI and synthetic data for privacy-compliant disaster vulnerability assessment – Antonio Correas, Skymantics, LLC
• Question and answer session moderated by Prashant Shukle, Open Geospatial Consortium

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify the barriers and opportunities in leveraging interoperable geospatial data and AI for enhancing disaster response and climate change adaptation strategies
• Evaluate the applications and benefits of emerging technologies in improving situational awareness and privacy-compliant disaster vulnerability assessments
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from past major disasters to develop more effective emergency management solutions

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.