Case Study: City of Rochester improves flood preparedness with DLAN from Buffalo Computer Graphics

Rochester, Minnesota Improves Flood Preparedness with DLAN

The City of Rochester, Minnesota, faced the challenge of preparing for and responding to frequent and potentially catastrophic flooding events. The city's emergency management team needed a more effective way to visualize flood data and coordinate their response plans to protect residents. To address this, they worked with vendor Buffalo Computer Graphics to implement the DLAN incident management system.

Buffalo Computer Graphics' DLAN solution provided a dynamic platform for the city to input GIS data, such as flood plains, and create automated workflows. This allowed emergency managers to quickly visualize different flooding scenarios and share critical information with stakeholders during an activation. The measurable results included a highly efficient response to a major rain event, where the team was able to quickly assess potential impacts and make informed decisions, ultimately helping to keep the community safe.

City of Rochester

Ken Jones

Emergency Management Director