This document describes a spatially enabled floodplain management database created for the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The database was created to replace a paper call log and has been expanded over time. It integrates with GIS software and allows users to document calls, lookup locations, access FEMA and USGS resources, and coordinate response more efficiently. The database provides benefits like time savings, increased accuracy, and improved mapping capabilities to support the district's floodplain management work.

1. Huntington District Spatially
Enabled FPMS Database
Joe Trimboli, MSc, CFM
FPMS Lead Planner
Community Planner
Huntington District
11 November 2010
US Army Corps of Engineers
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2. FPMS Call Log DB
 Lead FMPS Planner – Retired 2005
 Created to replace call log form
 No original development cost
► Builtfrom Microsoft Access
► Integrates with existing software
 Functionality added over time
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3. Quick Response
 Toll free number 1-866-401-3980
► Created for NS Project Support
 Private, Commercial, Governance
 NFIP Support with 11 CFM’s
► Diverse Job Descriptions
► Varied experience levels
 Team Coordination
 Response process spatially enabled
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4. FPMS DB Overview
 Interface
 Capabilities
 Integration
► User Desktop
► FEMA and USGS
► Web Mapping Portals
► Google Earth
► ArcView
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5. Call Documentation
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6. Admin Functions
 Creates associated folder based on ID
 Copies GIS seed file into folder
 Creates KML file based on coordinates
 Folder and Files status
 Open folder
 Launch ArcView with seed file
 Database layer attached to ArcView
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7. Admin Functions
 Link to Program Folder Reference
 E-mail office POC
 Print record
 Create folder shortcut on desktop
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12. Contact Info
 Begins the documentation process
 Automatic phone dial button
 Begins the spatial integration process
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13. Web Site Integration
 Location LAT & LON lookup (Yahoo API)
 Begins process of verifying location
 Large message fields to support Request
and Answer Notes
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14. Web Site Integration
 Integrates helpful websites: FEMA, USGS,
and online mapping
 FEMA DFIRM access
 Location verification by aerial photography
 USGS seamless server download
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26. FPMS DB
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27. Benefits
 Coordinate team activities
 Integrates with folders, Outlook, and GIS
 Facilitates report generation
 Integrates other agency information and
resources
 Case ID Numbers and Invoicing
 Time savings and process development
 Assists in mapping and graphical resources
 Increased accuracy in correspondence
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28. Future Development
 Reorganize/Add fields to better represent
work flow
 Integrate BFE worksheet
 Coordinate activities with State/FEMA
Silver Jackets POC’s
 Create web page with e-mail/form support
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30. QUESTIONS?
SEAMLESS, CURRENT, and AUTOMATED
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