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U.S . National Grid Maps

This comprehensive guide details the use of U.S. National Grid maps for emergency management in Dakota County, MN. It focuses on analysis, planning, recovery, mitigation, and resource deployment during incidents such as floods and brush fires. The document includes practical exercises, location markers for critical resources (e.g., fire hydrants), and the benefits of standardized mapping across jurisdictions for mutual aid and training. It aims to improve GIS response efficiency and reduce costs, featuring cities like Burnsville, Eagan, and Edina.

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U.S . National Grid Maps

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  1. U.S. National Grid Maps Randy Knippel Dakota County

  2. GIS For Emergency Management Analysis Planning Recovery Mitigation Response Preparation Damage Assessment Resource Deployment

  3. Maps!

  4. Red River Floods

  5. MapVK75 7456

  6. Map7456 741565

  7. Romer Scale

  8. 7456 741565

  9. Exercise • Find 3309 Dana Dr., Burnsville, MN • 745 564

  10. Exercise • Brush fire in Neill Park along path • Where is the nearest fire hydrant? • 755 560

  11. Benefits of Standard Maps • Consistency across jurisdictions • Mutual aid, National Guard, FEMA • Public / NGO’s / volunteers • Integration in emergency response training and exercises • Quicker GIS response • Reduced costs • Share templates, software, techniques

  12. Cities With USNG Map Books • Brooklyn Center • Golden Valley • Eden Prairie • Maple Grove • Minnetonka • Plymouth • Ramsey • Oak Grove • Richfield • Hutchinson • Edina • Apple Valley • Burnsville • Eagan • Farmington • Hastings • Inver Grove Heights • Lakeville • Mendota Heights • Rosemount • South St. Paul • West St. Paul

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