Disaster & Emergency Response GIS Solutions
Equipping agencies to respond faster with real-time maps, dashboards, and data insights
When every second counts, access to reliable geospatial data is critical. Blue Raster helps emergency response teams and public safety agencies act quickly during wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other natural or man-made disasters.
From real-time ArcGIS Dashboards to mission-critical Hub sites and mobile GIS apps, we build tools that offer rapid situational awareness, support coordination, and enhance decision-making when it matters most.
Whether you need to launch an emergency response solution in a matter of hours or scale for long-term disaster recovery, our team is here to help.
Solutions We Provide
We leverage powerful tools including Operations Dashboards, ArcGIS Hub, StoryMaps, and custom apps to help agencies respond to emergencies with confidence. From real-time dashboards to public-facing hubs and narrative-driven apps, our solutions empower decision-makers, inform communities, and coordinate relief efforts.
We Use Our Solutions For:
- Visualizing critical data (cases, vaccinations, testing, etc.)
- Sharing live updates and recovery plans with the public
- Supporting transparency and trust through storytelling
- Coordinating across agencies, nonprofits, and government sectors
Our Work Includes:
- Nevada COVID-19 Dashboard for real-time case tracking
- FEMA internal Hub for inter-agency recovery coordination
- Red Cross StoryMap highlighting COVID-19 relief
- York County Vaccine Information Hub
Project Spotlight: Nevada DEM Preliminary Damage Assessment Tool
In 2020, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management (DEM) began exploring ways to use Esri’s ArcGIS disaster response and damage assessment solutions to strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. With Blue Raster’s experience deploying these solutions, Nevada DEM partnered with our team to build a configurable Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Tool designed specifically for the state’s needs.
The PDA Tool enables Nevada DEM to conduct rapid initial damage assessments after natural disasters, capture the extent and severity of property damage, streamline the evaluation and acquisition of resources, and provide critical information to stakeholders and the public. By integrating ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Dashboards, Hub, and Experience Builder, the solution gives Nevada a comprehensive and scalable platform for disaster management.
To support adoption, Blue Raster collaborated with Esri to secure Surge Licensing through the Esri Disaster Response Program, ensuring Nevada DEM can rapidly scale up ArcGIS access during emergencies. Once the tool was configured and tested, our team delivered hands-on training for state, county, and tribal stakeholders in Carson City and Las Vegas, equipping participants to bring new skills back to their communities.
How We Helped:
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Deployed a Preliminary Damage Assessment Tool using ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Dashboards, Hub, and Experience Builder
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Configured and tested disaster-management workflows tailored to Nevada’s emergency management environment
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Collaborated with Esri to secure Surge Licensing for rapid scaling during disaster response
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Delivered on-site training sessions for state, local, and tribal stakeholders at Emergency Operations Centers
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Provided documentation and best practices to support ongoing use and knowledge transfer across communities
Whether you're responding to health-related incidents, a natural disaster, or planning for future emergencies, we’re ready to help.