COVID-19: Army Corps Uses Maps and Models to Create Surge Hospital Capacity

COVID-19: Army Corps Uses Maps and Models to Create Surge Hospital CapacityAfter recognizing the possibility that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause hospital bed capacity to be exceeded, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) was tasked with working with the states to build and inspect alternate care facilities.A team from USACE developed engineering plans for converting existing facilities with rooms (such as hotels or college dormitories) and those with large open areas (like field houses or convention centers). From there, the team developed standardized designs, then used mobile applications to quickly assess candidate sites and inspect the retrofitted facilities for readiness.___Communities around the world are taking strides in mitigating the threat that COVID-19 (coronavirus) poses. Geography and location analysis have a crucial role in better understanding this evolving pandemic.When you need help quickly, Esri can provide data, software, configurable applications, and technical support for your emergency GIS operations. Use GIS to rapidly access and visualize mission-critical information. Get the information you need quickly, in a way that’s easy to understand, to make better decisions during a crisis.Esri’s Disaster Response Program (DRP) assists with disasters worldwide as part of our corporate citizenship. We support response and relief efforts with GIS technology and expertise.More information...