1. Huntington District Spatially
Enabled FPMS Database
Joe Trimboli, MSc, CFM
FPMS Lead Planner
Community Planner
Huntington District
11 November 2010
US Army Corps of Engineers
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2. FPMS Call Log DB
Lead FMPS Planner – Retired 2005
Created to replace call log form
No original development cost
► Builtfrom Microsoft Access
► Integrates with existing software
Functionality added over time
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3. Quick Response
Toll free number 1-866-401-3980
► Created for NS Project Support
Private, Commercial, Governance
NFIP Support with 11 CFM’s
► Diverse Job Descriptions
► Varied experience levels
Team Coordination
Response process spatially enabled
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4. FPMS DB Overview
Interface
Capabilities
Integration
► User Desktop
► FEMA and USGS
► Web Mapping Portals
► Google Earth
► ArcView
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6. Admin Functions
Creates associated folder based on ID
Copies GIS seed file into folder
Creates KML file based on coordinates
Folder and Files status
Open folder
Launch ArcView with seed file
Database layer attached to ArcView
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7. Admin Functions
Link to Program Folder Reference
E-mail office POC
Print record
Create folder shortcut on desktop
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12. Contact Info
Begins the documentation process
Automatic phone dial button
Begins the spatial integration process
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13. Web Site Integration
Location LAT & LON lookup (Yahoo API)
Begins process of verifying location
Large message fields to support Request
and Answer Notes
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14. Web Site Integration
Integrates helpful websites: FEMA, USGS,
and online mapping
FEMA DFIRM access
Location verification by aerial photography
USGS seamless server download
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27. Benefits
Coordinate team activities
Integrates with folders, Outlook, and GIS
Facilitates report generation
Integrates other agency information and
resources
Case ID Numbers and Invoicing
Time savings and process development
Assists in mapping and graphical resources
Increased accuracy in correspondence
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28. Future Development
Reorganize/Add fields to better represent
work flow
Integrate BFE worksheet
Coordinate activities with State/FEMA
Silver Jackets POC’s
Create web page with e-mail/form support
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