Page 33 - PCPA Winter 2024 Bulletin Magazine
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NAVIGATING CRISIS WITH PRECISION:
THE EMERGENCE AND IMPACT OF CRITICAL INCIDENT MAPPING
WINTER 2024 BULLETIN
Valuable Features of Emergency Response Maps
To be effective in the field, Emergency Response
Maps typically incorporate several essential
elements:
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GeoRelevant Floorplans - Outlining the basic
building structure and layout.
Oriented True North - For better comprehension
and coordination.
Detailed Grids and Templates - These assist in
spatial orientation and communication.
Identification of Key Landmarks and Features
- These help to identify key locations responders
might need, such as critical utility locations, key
boxes, automated external defibrillators, and
trauma kits.
Traditional building
blueprints and schematics
were never meant to be
used to communicate
emergency response and
therefore often contain
arbitrary or invaluable
data, making them hard
to understand during a
crisis situation.
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