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Published On: November 09, 2020

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Public safety dispatcher using GIS data to coordinate emergency response

Why GIS Data Goes Out of Date Fast – And How Public Safety Agencies Can Keep It Current

Why GIS Data Becomes Outdated — Especially in Public Safety How quickly does Public Safety GIS data go out of date? The answer is… almost immediately! Let’s look at why this is the case, what the impacts to public safety are, and why effective GIS data management practices can ensure that your public safety GIS...

Digital indoor map used by emergency responders to navigate inside a school building

Indoor Maps vs. Floor Plans: 5 Reasons They’re Critical for Public Safety

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines a floor plan as “a scale diagram of a room or suite of rooms viewed from above” and a map as “ a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area.” But in the world of emergency response and public safety, what separates a traditional floor plan from a...

Accurate PSAP boundaries for improved NG9-1-1 emergency preparedness call routing

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...