How Cities Can Beat Extreme Heat: Mapping the Invisible Killer (10/21/2025)

Presented by the Geospatial Professional Network in partnership with the Open Geospatial Consortium How Cities Can Beat Extreme Heat: Mapping the Invisible Killer - A data-driven approach to understanding and preventing heat-related deaths in urban neighborhoods The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), with support from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), has been leading pilot projects to explore how maps and location data can improve disaster preparedness and response. One such effort, proposed by the New York City Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization (NYC GISMO), focused on the dangers of extreme heat in dense urban areas. Alarmed by the deadly toll of summer heatwaves in New York, GISMO brought together experts from HSR.health, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NOAA, Safe Software, Inc., and Navteca, Inc. Learn about this important study and how, with the smarter use of data, we can help cities protect their residents, prevent avoidable deaths, and prepare for a hotter future. Read the full report here: https://www.ogc.org/blog-article/how-... Moderator: Theresa (Tari) Martin, GISP, Chief Geospatial Information Officer, National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation Speakers: Alan Leidner, NYC Geospatial Information Systems and Mapping Organization Dr. Bandana Kar, Senior Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Ajay K Gupta, CISSP, MBA, Co-founder & CEO, HSR.health, Board Chair, Trinity Health Mid Atlantic Dean Hintz, Product Manager, Open Standards Dr. David Green, Director, S&T Innovation, Green Resilience Insights