Thursday, September 10, 2015

The 7th Annual Search and Rescue GIS Workshop and Meeting #SARGIS7

The SARGIS Working Group within the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation will be hosting the 7th Annual SARGIS Workshop and Meeting (#SARGIS7).

Read the report and access the final agenda, presentations, etc. at: http://wisarandgis.blogspot.com/2015/11/sargis7-report.html

To Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebj3nub834a6869b&llr=nplxpbdab

Where: Columbia College in Sonora, CA
When: November 12-15, 2015

Cost: Free 
Workshop: The workshop will include a 1.5 days of hands-on training with ArcGIS Desktop (MapSAR_Ex / IGT4SAR) along with GPS field exercises. There will also be a lesson on how to use the free ArcGIS Explorer Desktop app for basic SAR Mapping (SAR Explorer) and SARTopo.

Meeting: The meeting will have a keynote address, presentations, and discussion forums. This event will focus primarily on using GIS best practices for missing person search operations, but will address diverse topics such as:
  • Review existing GIS and mapping tools for SAR
  • New SARGIS tools (Web GIS, mobile apps, etc.)
  • UAS, drones, and GIS
  • Cell Phone Analysis GIS
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Update from the California GISCorps
  • Standards for SARGIS symbology, SOGs, training, etc.
  • Urban Search and Rescue GIS
  • Preventative Search and Rescue GIS
Audience: GIS Professionals & Students interested in learning how they can help SAR teams, Search and Rescue personnel (paid and unpaid) who want to know more about GIS for SAR, and other Public Safety professionals interested in attending so they can operationalize the use of geographic information systems.

Agenda (more  details to follow)

Day
Event
Audience
Thursday
SARGIS Training
Pre-req: ArcGIS Desktop installed, Getting Started With GIS Course or equivalent
Friday


Morning & Early Afternoon
SARGIS Training
Pre-req: ArcGIS Desktop installed, Getting Started With GIS Course or equivalent
Late Afternoon
Plenary SessionStudents, Professors, GIS Professionals, SAR Professionals, Public Safety Professionals, outdoor recreationalists
Evening
Social
A chance to meet the attendees and socialize. Location to be announced (local pub / restaurant).
Saturday
Presentations and Discussion Forums
SAR Professionals, GIS Professionals
Sunday
Presentations and Discussion Forums
SAR Professionals, GIS Professionals


Lodging


HOTEL / MOTEL with Special Rate

THE ALADDIN INN
Address:  14260 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone:  (209) 533-4971
Website:  aladdininn.com
Distance from Columbia College:  8 Miles / 15-17 Minutes
Cost:  $72 for Thursday Night & $80 for the remaining Weekend Nights for any attendee of the SARGIS7 Conference.


CAMPING / RV OPTIONS

TUTTLETOWN CAMPGROUND AT NEW MELONES RESERVOIR
Address:  Reynolds Ferry Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone:  (877) 444-6777
Distance from Columbia College:  9 Miles / 13-15 Minutes
Cost:  $22 per night for Standard Campsite; $18 a night for Walk-In Campsite (No Special Arrangements for the Conference were available)

MARBLE QUARRY RV PARK
Address:  11551 Yankee Hill Road, Columbia, CA 95310
Phone:  (866) 677-8464
Website:  marblequarry.com
Distance from Columbia College: 2 Miles / 4-5 Minutes

Cost:  $40 per night for RV; $25 per night for Tent Camping (No Special Arrangements for the Conference were available)