Missions and Functions
Mission
- To serve as FEMA’s Geospatial Information Office to oversee
and coordinate proper documentation and use of agency-created
geospatial data through shared investment and cost avoidance, applied
use of GIS technology, and administration of robust and high quality
geospatial technology and services in support of emergency management.
Functions
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Ensure GIS data quality by
acquiring and
providing accurate, reliable and complete core GIS data and a central
geodatabase.
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Operate and maintain a GIS
enterprise service
bus for easy and common access to geographic information, tools and
services.
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Manage
the FEMA
GIS Enterprise Portfolio as an efficient, cost-effective and
sustainable use of GIS technology throughout the organization.
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Improve
the FEMA
GIS knowledge base through the use of effective, broad-reaching
communications and mission oriented training.
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Operate
and
maintain the Mapping and Analysis Center (MAC) to provide geospatial
analysis and situational awareness during disasters, emergencies, exercises, events,
training and
normal operations.
Last Modified: Friday, 30-Apr-2010
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