FedGeoDay 2024 | Panel: Open Source for Local Government

Summary This is the FedGeoDay 2024 session on open source for local government, emergency management and response, and climate risk. The session featured four presenters who discussed the value of their applications and the underlying technology used to create them. The moderator was Ryan Burley. The panelists/presenters included Aaron Myers, Laura Schuch, Mike Rogers, and Karen Townsend. Highlights 🌍 The session focused on open source applications and data services for local government, emergency management, and climate risk. 🏢 Aaron Myers discussed the use of open source technologies in the development of the Eagle Eye platform, a situational awareness platform for the energy sector. 🗺 Laura Schuch shared how Cleveland Metroparks uses open source GIS software to provide geospatial data access to staff and the public. 🚨 Mike Rogers talked about CRG Plans, a critical incident mapping data solution that enhances command and control efforts during emergencies. 🌀 Karen Townsend discussed Sea Island software’s work in hurricane decision support and the development of the HURREVAC system. FEDGEODAY 2024 | PANEL: OpenSource for Local Government Moderator: Ryan Burley | GeoSolutions USA Panelist: Aaron Myers | ORNL Panelist: Laura Schuch | Cleveland Metroparks Panelist: Mike Rogers | Critical Response Group (CRG) Panelist: Karen Townsend | Sea Island Software (HURREVAC) About FedGeoDay: FedGeoDay is the premier annual event for the open source geospatial community within the U.S. federal government. It brings together federal program managers, technology leaders, industry partners, and open-source enthusiasts to share ideas, showcase innovations, and foster collaboration around open geospatial technologies, data, and practices. FedGeoDay highlights the growing importance of open source in building resilient, efficient, and collaborative geospatial solutions for the federal government and beyond.