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GeoComm and StrataSite Partner to Help Schools Strengthen Preparedness and Improve Coordinated Response
Partnership connects trusted indoor mapping with coordinated response planning, training, and readiness tools to help schools and emergency responders align faster, reduce confusion, and act with greater confidence. ST. CLOUD, Minn., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GeoComm, the provider of public-safety-grade location intelligence that underpins critical incident response, and StrataSite, a collaborative incident action planning solution, today...
How New Mexico Strengthened Emergency Response with Public Safety Grade GIS Data
Ensuring Accurate Location Data Across 100+ Local Governments. Overview In New Mexico, a largely rural state with vast geographic areas and limited emergency resources, even small GIS data errors can have life-threatening consequences. With more than 100 local government agencies contributing GIS data and over 40 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) relying on that data...
GeoComm Indoor Mapping Integration with Zetron Help Strengthen Iowa Public Safety Response
Integration brings indoor building context into Zetron workflows to help public safety teams respond faster, coordinate more effectively, and improve situational awareness during indoor emergencies across Iowa. St. Cloud, Minn. – April 28, 2026 – GeoComm today announced an integration that brings GeoComm indoor mapping content into Zetron’s Map Viewer, helping support public safety agencies...
Iowa’s School Safety Initiative: Critical Incident Mapping & 9-1-1 Emergency Response at Scale
Overview: Iowa School Safety Initiative As part of Governor Reynolds’ School Safety Initiative, GeoComm partnered with the Iowa Department of Education to implement Critical Incident Mapping (CIM) for more than 1,400 schools statewide. Nationally, schools generate an estimated 2,250 emergency calls to 9-1-1 each year, underscoring how often responders are asked to navigate complex, unfamiliar...
Southwest Minnesota: Digital Geographic Information System Mapping & 9-1-1 Emergency Response
Overview In 2023, the Southwest Minnesota Emergency Communications Board (SWECB) partnered with GeoComm to launch an indoor mapping pilot project. This digital geographic information system mapping initiative transformed critical infrastructure buildings into GIS-powered indoor maps, providing first responders with precise, real-time location intelligence and the school mapping data needed to ensure effective emergency response. The...
FCC NG9-1-1 Order: Progress, Challenges & What’s Next for Public Safety GIS
Where Are We Now in the NG9-1-1 Transition? On March 25, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice announcing final approval by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the FCC’s July 2024 Report and Order advancing the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). While this is a definite step...
NSGIC 3DEP FTN Interest Group Meeting
March 25, 2025 GeoComm Vertical Location Services: Enhancing Emergency Response with 3D Elevation Data When every second counts, knowing where an emergency caller is located—including their vertical position—is critical for first responders. GeoComm’s Vertical Location Services leverage digital elevation models to provide precise altitude data, helping emergency teams determine the correct floor, underground level, or...
GIS-powered Critical Incident Mapping Helps Minnesota First Responders Reach a Medical Emergency Victim in Seconds
JACKSON COUNTY, Minn., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A life-threatening medical emergency at a Jackson County high school on October 3rd, 2024 put First Responders to the test when a student suffered a medical complication in the cafeteria. Thanks to the swift response of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and GeoComm’s GIS-powered critical incident mapping technology, emergency personnel pinpointed the exact location within...
15 Must-Ask Questions to Choose the Best Critical Incident Mapping Solution for Schools
How to choose the best critical incident mapping solution When it comes to protecting students and staff, selecting the right school safety map is a decision that cannot be taken lightly. Schools must ensure that their critical incident mapping solution is more than just a visual representation of their buildings—it must be a real-time, interactive...
Critical Incident Mapping & School Safety: Ricky and Alyssa’s Law Explained
Introduction In an era where school safety is paramount, legislative measures like Alyssa’s Law and the proposed Ricky and Alyssa’s Law have been introduced to enhance security in schools. These laws focus on critical incident mapping and silent panic alert systems to improve emergency response times and coordination. How Alyssa’s Law & Ricky and Alyssa’s...
Digital Mapping: Transforming the Way We Navigate and Analyze Geographic Data
Introduction Digital mapping has revolutionized the way we visualize, analyze, and interact with geographic data. Unlike traditional paper maps, digital maps are dynamic, interactive, and easily updated, enabling users to integrate multiple data layers for better decision-making. A subset of this mapping, GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping, uses specialized software to analyze and interpret spatial...
How Digital Geographic Information System Mapping Enhances Emergency Response
Why Digital Geographic Information System Mapping Matters In an era where school safety and emergency preparedness are at the forefront of public concern, having precise, real-time, and actionable data is critical. Schools across the nation, including Minnesota, are facing increasing pressure to implement digital geographic information system mapping (GIS mapping) solutions to enhance emergency response...
