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Date Submitted: October 15, 2004
Last Modified: August 21, 2007
GIS for Homeland Security (HLS) and Homeland Defense (HLD) is a topic of great national importance and involves many agencies and organizations. To date, most HLS/HLD data models have focused on a set of “layers” and map products, either using the Homeland Security Information Program (HSIP) Minimal Essential Datasets (MEDS), or for the defense community, the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities Infrastructure and the Environment (SDSFIE).
Additional efforts are underway to blend MEDS and SDSFIE concepts into a common implementation data model. These efforts have been important to move us towards a national standard for HLS/HLD. ESRI is building on these efforts by teaming with many local, state and federal government agencies to produce a data model that can be used to facilitate the easy exchange of common data that are essential for emergency response and crisis management. Future enhancements will include additional State data model content, and support for activities underway at the direction of the Department of Homeland Security.
This model has evolved into the
GIS for the Nation data model with leadership from USGS.
Visit the Public Safety User Community and connect with active communities dedicated to sharing information, ideas, and experiences. For a listing of some common terms and semantics related to the Homeland Security data model visit the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)website at FEMA.