Project 2: Network Analyst – Prepare Week

Hurricane Evacuation Route Planning: Tampa, FL 

This week we prepared data for use with the Network Analyst extension of ArcGIS. This base map shows classified DEM polygons which were used to create a flood zone feature class (not pictured). The flood zone feature class was then used to identify which roads are likely to be flooded in the event of a hurricane impact. Knowing which roads are more likely to be affected are important when creating evacuation routes. This information can then be distributed to residents and local authorities.