Geographic Area Boundaries

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Last updated on 12/26/2023 1:53:29 PM.

Geographic Area Boundaries Overview

Boundaries designated by governmental agencies (wildland fire protection agencies) within which they work together for the interagency, intergovernmental planning, coordination, and operations leadership for the effective utilization of emergency management resources. There are 10 geographic areas. A listing of the areas is found in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide, Chapter 70 along with listings of the Geographic Coordinating Areas and Geographic Area Coordination Centers.

Data Input

Caution: The data displayed in WFDSS are intended for STRATEGIC USE ONLY. Always verify the positional accuracy of the data with local knowledge.

The Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) boundaries displayed in WFDSS were obtained from the National GACC Boundaries Feature Service. No edits were made to the geometry or geography of these data.

Data Information

Source:

National GACC Boundaries Feature Service

Source Data Currency:

1/13/23

Extent:

50 States, DC, and Puerto Rico

Projection/Datum

GCS, NAD 83

Data Download:

Go to Spatial Data Downloads page

WFDSS GIS Team

If you have any questions regarding the GACC boundary data used within WFDSS, please contact the WFDSS GIS Team.

 

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