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Embedding GIS in Disaster Simulation Shengnan Wu, Larry Shuman, Bopaya Bidanda, Matthew Kelley, Ken Sochats, Carey Balaban, University of Pittsburgh Abstract Disasters are complex events that involve multiple actors trying to gain control over and manage rapidly changing situations. We have developed an all hazards disaster modeling system called the Dynamic Discrete Disaster Simulation System (D4S2) that seamlessly integrates ArcGIS 9.2, Rockwell Automations Arena discrete event simulation, a custom built rule based decision modeling system, and a control interface that mirror