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<br />APPENDIX H - GEOSP A TIAL GUIDANCE <br /> <br />G&T recognizes the important contribution that geospatial information and technology plays in <br />strengthening our Nation's security posture. Federal, State and local organizations have <br />increasingly incorporated geospatial information and technologies as tools for use in emergency <br />management and homeland security applications. Geospatial data and systems improve the <br />overall capability and information technology applications and systems to enhance public <br />security and emergency preparedness and efficient response to all-hazards including both natural <br />and man-made disasters. <br /> <br />DHS maintains a Geospatial Profile of the Homeland Security Enterprise Architecture and is <br />working towards a National Strategy for a Homeland Security Geospatial Infrastructure. The <br />purpose of these efforts are to help guide geospatial data and technology investments for building <br />a standardized national model that will promote geospatial collaboration and interoperability <br />among Homeland Security participants. <br /> <br />Grantees are recommended to review the guidance provided below. This will ensure that <br />grantees have applied due diligence in reviewing and assessing requirements for their objectives <br />that involve geospatial components. <br /> <br />A. Considerations <br />The following considerations should be made when developing a geospatial program: <br /> <br />Coordination and Strategic Planning Considerations <br />. Does the State have a homeland security geospatial strategy or, at a minimum, address <br />how geospatial data and technologies can support the State Homeland Security Strategy? <br />Examples of strategies with geospatial content can be found on RKB, <br />http://www .rkb.mipt.org. <br />. Has the State/jurisdiction identified homeland security geospatial requirements? <br />. Does the State have a geospatial coordination council that interfaces and coordinates with <br />private, academic, military, and Tribal communities, and government agencies on <br />homeland security geospatial information issues? <br />. Does the State/jurisdiction place an emphasis on making data readily available to other <br />local jurisdictions, within their States, and with Federal agencies? Does the <br />State/jurisdiction have data sharing agreements in place to support the homeland security <br />mission? Does the State/jurisdiction include parcel information in these data sharing <br />agreements? <br /> <br />Operational Considerations <br />. Does the State maintain a current inventory of geospatial assets (equipment, personnel, <br />databases, services, metadata, systems, and documentation)? <br />. Does the State have homeland security geospatial data stored in more than one location <br />and readily accessible to responders and to emergency operations centers? <br />. Does the State have access to a team of established geospatial personnel that can provide <br />24/7 expertise and equipment for emergencies? <br /> <br />H-I <br /> <br />