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HB 268 School Mapping Data: What Georgia’s New Safety Law Means for Schools
Introduction The need for precise, up-to-date school mapping data has never been greater. Georgia’s new safety mandate, Ricky and Alyssa’s Law, now requires all public schools to maintain digital maps and panic alert systems to improve emergency response. But this law is just one step in a growing national movement. School mapping data is becoming…
Avoiding 9-1-1 Call Failures: How PSAP Boundaries and NG9-1-1 Support Emergency Preparedness
As Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) continues to evolve, accurate Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) 911 service area boundaries are more crucial than ever for emergency services. This accuracy is also a foundational component of broader emergency preparedness strategies aimed at improving public safety outcomes. Why is this so important for emergency preparedness? NG9-1-1 Emergency Call Routing Functions…
How Denco 9-1-1 Locates Callers Indoors Using GeoComm’s Indoor Mapping
Indoor Mapping for Emergency Response & Public Safety Overview: Denco 9-1-1 Enhances School Safety with Indoor Mapping Denco Area 9-1-1 District (Denco 9-1-1) partnered with GeoComm in late 2019 to tackle the critical challenge of locating 9-1-1 callers indoors. The Indoor Map Development Project aimed to enhance Emergency Communications Center (ECC) mapping capabilities by leveraging…