Reference no: EM132250343
Assignment -
Goal: The Goal of this exercise is to familiarize the student with online tools that help organize and display information on a map in a short time frame. The tool I recommend you use is Google Earth. You will be creating a map after an act of terrorism has occurred.
Objectives: The objectives of this exercise are to:
- Explore a online mapping platform like Google Earth.
- Identify Key Features for a functional site map.
- Produce a map with a legend that is clear, readable and has value to commanders and responders.
Background Scenario: A " Dirty bomb " has been detonated directly in front of the White house in Washington D.C . This occurred at 10 a.m. on 04-20-(this year). The President was not at the White House during the blast. It is utter chaos, with DC Fire/EMS responding.
Your role is the Emergency manager for the City of Washington D.C. Within minutes of the attack you activate all emergency functions. At 13:00 you are expected to provide a briefing to the Mayor of D.C., and the President of the United States at a nearby facility. You have been asked to keep your brief short with a single map that portrays the situation and the response effort.
Your initial assessment reveals that there is damage to buildings within a ¼ mile. There are currently 86 fatalities and 200+ injured.
There happens to be absolutely no wind on the day. However you are still concerned about the potential for radiation exposure. Your staff recommends a "hot zone" with a mile radius. That means everything inside that area has potential for radiation.
Tasks: Your overall task is to create a status map for the purpose of:
1- Assuming you watched the video and have downloaded Google Desk Top
a. If you cannot access Google Maps you can use another map making program to produce your map or you can create a paper map.
2- Review the scenario. More than enough information available.
a. Email or text me with any questions.
3- Create a status map that provides a snapshot of the situation. A few things you should consider
a. The immediate impact zone.
b. The "hot zone" i.e. suspected contamination zone.
c. Points of ingress/egress for rescuers.
d. Staging area for rescue areas.
e. De-contamination area for people/equipment leaving.
f. Temporary Debris Storage area. This should be a large area of debris from the rescue effort can be temporarily stockpiled.
4- Create a legend, Title and any other required formatting.