The Wisconsin Land Information Association created an Emergency Management Task Force (EMTF) in 2004 to identify the need and scope of a statewide emergency management geospatial strategy.  From February 2005 through March 2006, a diverse group of Wisconsin GIS and emergency management professionals identified, researched, and discussed a range of issues and barriers related to the successful application of geospatial technologies to support emergency management activities in Wisconsin. 

The EMTF final report identified 15 key recommendations categorized into four areas: coordination, policies, infrastructure, and education.  Details of these recommendations can be found at http://www.wlia.org/resources/emtffinalreport.pdf.

 

The proposed Geospatial Preparedness Task Force, renamed to reflect a clear emphasis on geospatial issues, is a logical follow-up activity to the former EMTF.

Mission Statement
The mission of the GPTF is to act on recommendations made in the 2006 Emergency Management Task Force final report. 

Geospatial Preparedness Task Force Documents

Geospatial Preparedness Task Force Charter

GPTF Approach

Emergency Mangement Task Force

Members

Chair: Chris Diller and Jim Lacy
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