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Dynamic Evacuation Framework

Project BriefUpdated May 8, 2026

This project uses PostgreSQL/PostGIS and network analysis to support dynamic evacuation route planning under flood-risk scenarios. It combines spatial datasets, suitability analysis, and routing logic into a decision-support workflow.

PostGISpgRoutingFlood RiskDecision Support
Dynamic evacuation route planning map

What It Does

  • Stores spatial datasets in a normalized PostGIS/PostgreSQL geodatabase for reproducible network analysis.
  • Optimizes evacuation routes based on flood magnitude and demographic factors using pgRouting.
  • Uses spatial SQL to automate inundation and network analysis logic.
  • Includes a WebGIS visualization component for communicating route recommendations.

Why It Matters

Emergency workflows need spatial systems that can update as conditions change. This project demonstrates the database and automation layer behind that type of decision support, integrating flood severity and population vulnerability into routing logic to produce evacuation guidance that reflects real-world constraints.

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