VLab Forum Members,
Just a quick reminder that the May 2024 VLab Forum will occur
today, the 30th, at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Time). The talk
features a presentation by Matthew Beitscher titled "Geospatial
Technology’s Role In Focused Service Equity Success". We hope
you can attend.
To participate in the forum, please register
for the webinar.
Abstract:
Aligning our operations and services to more equitably perform the
National Weather Service's mission requires a wholesale change in
the way we interact with and understand our partners and the public.
One of the first steps in this paradigm shift is learning about the
unique vulnerabilities our communities face, especially those in
underserved and vulnerable populations (UVPs). However, with such
complicated and interconnected vulnerabilities, offices sometimes
don't know where, or how, to start.
This presentation will focus on the integration of geospatial
technology to bridge the way for our agency to take its journey into
service equity. One tool in particular, the NWS Social Vulnerability
Impact Assessment Tool, will be deployed to allow offices to
geospatially track interactions with a social vulnerability lens.
The tool will not only serve as a record of where we've been, but
allow for better planning and allocation of resources to communities
that need our interactions most.
Agenda:
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Presentation Slides:
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