Mapping’s Key Role in Emergency Respose Planning

Maps like these a key part of emergency response. They visually locate the site or area that needs an ERP (such as a well, pipeline, or gas plant) and the homes, public facilities, industries, roads, terrain, and infrastructure in the area. Maps play a key role in an incident where evacuations or roadblocks may be needed.

In this section, you can read about the different types of maps used for ERPs, how EX/PX prepares these maps, and how ground truthing helps ensure their accuracy