IRE Tipsheet
GIS and Tornado Sirens
Number:
2700
Title:
GIS and Tornado Sirens
Subject:
Mapping
Author(s):
Sarah Okeson
Author Affiliation:
(Peoria, Ill.) Journal Star
Year:
2006
Conference:
Ft_Worth_IRE_Annual_2006
Summary:
Okeson explains how she used mapping techniques to report on Peoria County's preparedness for tornadoes after one hit South Pekin, a small village near Peoria, IL. She explains how she used a GPS device, how to download waypoints, and also gives a list of helpful Web sites that were used for the story. A copy of the relevant story is also included.
Total pages:
6
Keywords:
GIS;mapping;tornadoes;GPS;ArcGIS;Tazewell County
Other info:
Tipsheet files available
 T2700.pdf (7.1MB)




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