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snippet: This point layer identifies designated emergency shelter locations within the City of DeSoto. These facilities are activated during emergencies to provide temporary housing, safety, and essential services to displaced residents.
summary: This point layer identifies designated emergency shelter locations within the City of DeSoto. These facilities are activated during emergencies to provide temporary housing, safety, and essential services to displaced residents.
extent: [[-96.8954675867865,32.5996798507573],[-96.8410928912767,32.6360761455412]]
accessInformation: 2025 The City of DeSoto – GIS
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typeKeywords: ["ArcGIS","ArcGIS Server","Data","Feature Access","Feature Service","providerSDS","Service"]
description: <div style='text-align:Left;'><div><div><p><span>This point layer identifies designated emergency shelter locations within the City of DeSoto. These facilities are activated during emergencies to provide temporary housing, safety, and essential services to displaced residents.</span></p><p><span>Purpose: To support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and public safety operations by mapping the locations and attributes of emergency shelters.</span></p><p><span>Geographic Extent: City of DeSoto, Dallas County, Texas</span></p><p><span>Coordinate System: NAD 1983 StatePlane Texas North Central FIPS 4202 Feet</span></p><p><span>Data Type: Point</span></p><p><span>Scale: Suitable for use at 1:4,800 or larger</span></p><p><span>Update Frequency: As needed, based on shelter availability or operational changes</span></p><p><span>Data Source: Compiled by the GIS Division in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management and local partners (e.g., Red Cross, school districts)</span></p><p><span>Attributes:</span></p><p><span>Shelter_ID: Unique identifier</span></p><p><span>Shelter_Name: Name of the shelter facility</span></p><p><span>Address: Physical address</span></p><p><span>Capacity: Maximum occupancy</span></p><p><span>ADA_Accessible: Yes/No</span></p><p><span>Pet_Friendly: Yes/No</span></p><p><span>Primary_Use: School, church, community center, etc.</span></p><p><span>Activation_Status: Active, Standby, Inactive</span></p><p><span>Contact_Info: Managing agency or emergency contact</span></p><p><span>Last_Updated: Date of last update</span></p><p><span>Data Steward: GIS Division, City of DeSoto</span></p><p><span>Usage Constraints: For emergency planning and operational use. Not to be used as a real-time shelter availability indicator.</span></p></div></div></div>
licenseInfo: <div style='text-align:Left;'><p style='font-style:italic;margin:0 0 0 0;'><span style='font-weight:bold;'><span>Disclaimer:</span></span><span> Every effort is made to provide and maintain accurate, complete, and timely information. However, some data may be incomplete or outdated. Neither the City of DeSoto, nor any of their employees, make any warranty, expressed or implied, nor assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the maps. All data is intended for resource management use and have not been collected or certified by a Texas-registered Surveyor. </span></p></div>
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title: Emergency Shelters
type: Feature Service
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tags: ["Emergency Operations"]
culture: en-US
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name: Emergency_Shelters
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minScale: 0
spatialReference: NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_North_Central_FIPS_4202_Feet