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Emergency planning

No matter what incident or emergency you’re planning for in your local authority, having intelligent mapping data at your fingertips is essential.  

Ordnance Survey now provides a range of geographic datasets for local authorities to access through the Public Sector Mapping Agreement (PSMA). Here are some of the best examples of how organisations are already using these and additional datasets to support:

  • Flooding and water management.
  • Controlling outbreaks of disease.
  • Situations affecting critical regional infrastructure.
  • Interruptions to the local transport network and utility supply.
  • Controlling public disorder.
  • The management of major events.


The following Ordnance Survey products will help you plan, manage and analyse response to flooding incidents:


If you would like to find out more about joining the PSMA, or if you have any licensing or technical queries, please:

  • Contact your Ordnance Survey Account Manager
  • Email the helpdesk: psma@ordnancesurvey.co.uk
  • Call the helpdesk: 08453 757 595


Case studies

Portsmouth City Council – emergency planning
Cornwall Council – flood response
Cheltenham Borough Council – emergency planning    
West Lindsey District Council – innovative approach to flood water management
Salford City Council – crime and disorder reduction
Bristol City Council – emergency planning
Caerphilly County Borough – using simple GIS during a flooding event

 

 

Mapping for Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, we provide a 24-hour helpline service on  08456 05 05 05.

Emergency planning and customer services teams: you are welcome to display it prominently in your offices.

Mapping for emergencies poster

Flood management

To discover how your organisation can benefit from using Ordnance Survey’s mapping datasets for flooding management, please download and read Using geographic information for flood prediction, response and analysis.

 

 

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For general enquiries, complaints, feedback or suggestions, email: customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or call us on 08456 05 05 05