Network Analysis - Report (GIS4930)

 Report week involved us to meet the objectives of four different scenarios, along with a written summary.

Scenario 1

Beginning with scenario one, two maps were needed in order to detail routes necessary for the evacuation of the Tampa General Hospital to both Memorial and St. Joseph's Hospital. Along with the overview of the route in the area, directions were also given. This information is to be printed onto pamphlets so that they may be distributed to patients and their families. Both maps were created in ArcMap, utilizing the Network Analysis extension. This tool allows the user to place the starting and destination location and create a route suitable to the given criteria. A Network Dataset had been previously established, which contained attributes such as seconds in order to determine the fastest and simplest route, flooded roads that the public will need to avoid, and flooded roads that emergency response services can still utilize. This Network Dataset is used with all scenarios. But there are limitations to this, such as the routing tool is only creating a route based on given criteria. It is possible the impending storm surge will produce different circumstances and the given route could contain flooded roadways. 

Scenario 2
With the second scenario, three maps were produced such that the U.S. Army National Guard could distribute supplies to three designated storm shelters. The three designated shelters were Tampa Bay Blvd Elementary School, Middleton High School, and Oak Park Elementary. The maps were to be in gray scale only, such that if they were to be photocopied, there wouldn't be difficulty in reading them. The route with roadways labeled were also given directions to follow. Included with the directions were distance and estimated time. Sharing limitations with the first scenario, these are meant to give the quickest and simplest routes. A changing of category winds or storm surge could render this route unusable..

Scenario 3
With the impending storm surge estimated to hit the downtown area of Tampa, this area will need to be evacuated. Scenario three involved presenting the evacuation routes such that they may be distributed by television and newspaper. The route is fairly direct, leading evacuees to either Interstate 275 or Nebraska Ave. The designated shelter is Middleton High School, which lies north of the downtown area. Also listed on the map are local police stations, fire departments, and hospitals should the need for emergency assistance arise. Although late evacuees might have issues with the given route, it should prove useful. Traffic will certainly be present and drivers are told to proceed with caution.

Scenario 4
The final and fourth scenario was to create another information map for distribution to television and newspaper centers. This was to be a more simplified map with information and warnings kept brief. I chose to produce this in Adobe Illustrator, with more color so it would be more presentable on television. The map itself is of the designated shelters depending on area along with the major roadways of the area. Travel and shelter information are listed along with a radar image of the impending hurricane making its way towards Tampa. This map isn't meant to be studied in depth, only for a general overview. 

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