Real-time Dashboard Keeps Pasadena Rose Parade on Track

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04-12-2019 02:38 PM
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Check out the latest blog from Mike Cox, Director of Fire and EMS Industry Solutions, Esri

https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/real-time-feeds-ensures-rose-parade-safety/ 


The City of Pasadena has long used maps to communicate details about the parade route, but this is the first time the map went beyond a paper handout. Integrating parade route details within a GIS made real-time tracking to inform public safety response possible.

Key Takeaways

  • Pasadena Fire Department monitors real-time data of weather, floats, and staff.
  • Parade safety assured with better coordination of personnel.
  • After weather threatens event, New Year’s Day tradition continues without disruption.

Read the full blog post here - https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/real-time-feeds-ensures-rose-parade-safety/ 

About the Author
I am the Industry Specialist for Public Safety and Disaster Response Program. This includes Public Safety sub-markets of Law Enforcement, Homeland/National Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Humanitarian, Fraud Waste and Abuse, Corporate Security and Resilience, Fire/Rescue/EMS, and Wildland Fire. I also coordinate the Disaster Response Program and here at Esri. I manage the National Security Summit and National Security Showcase at the UC every year. I have been with Esri since 2000. Content I post may be from my team members and will be indicated in the by-line.