Communities Advancing Resilience Toolkit (CART ... - OU Medicine

What to map
� Homes, businesses, schools, churches, and community and homeowner centers
� Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
� Fire department, police department, post office, and other government offices
� Communication infrastructure including, for example, radio relay and cell towers
and cable and phone lines
� Locations where supplies and equipment for disaster response may be available
� Utilities (above and in ground) such as natural gas meters, propane tanks, oil
tanks, gas lines, power lines, water tanks, irrigation delivery structures, wells, fire
hydrants, and street lights
� Terrain features such as canals, lakes, mountains, washes, streams, and parks
� Transportation infrastructure including, for example, airports; train, bus, and light
rail stations; railroad and light rail tracks; and fuel stations
� Other relevant structures and features
Instructions
Step 1: Define the boundaries of your neighborhood. These may be natural boundaries
created by terrain features or traditionally recognized boundaries known to local
residents. Officially designated boundaries may be used if official boundaries dictate
significantly the flow of resources into the neighborhood. Start with a relatively small
geographic area. You can extend your map outward over
time. Prepare a grid with defined boundaries.
Step 2: Walk (or drive) through your neighborhood
recording on your grid the names of streets; the location
of homes, businesses, and other structures; and
significant terrain features. If possible, note the highest
and lowest terrain. Record identifying information for
structures such as house and business address numbers.
Locate light poles, traffic lights, and stop signs. Identify GPS coordinates for major sites
such as hospitals, schools, fire department, and police department.
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