Good Friday Tornado 2009

Overview of ArcGIS Server Flex applications built to assist in damage assessment and visualization after an EF-4 tornado in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Data collection prep
- GIS manager & techs at the courthouse
- GIS public safety tech at EDC
  - Editing via remote desktop to courthouse
- ArcSDE database for multi-editor feature classes
ArcGIS Server/Image Server
- Able to construct map services & reuse for multiple applications
- Able to use existing map services from other agencies
- Able to quickly turn around new imagery & incorporate into web application
Flex Viewer
- Quick , Easy access to essential data
- Provided EMA staff with up-to-the-minute progress info on damage estimates
Flex API
- Stood up public facing web site within a week of event
- Powerful visualization tools