Geospatial

GIS-Based Interoperability System Alters How Virginia Manages Emergencies

November 9, 2010 - the Virginia Interoperability Picture for Emergency Response encourages responders to assess the wider situation and its link to people, places and the environment.

Florida Updating Regional Evacuation Studies With Mapping Project Data

October 15, 2010 - The Florida Coastal Mapping project collects LIDAR data that are used to estimate storm surge from hurricanes, which helps develop new regional evacuation plans.

Briefs: Game Over for Cleveland, Tenn., Employees Playing Computer Games

October 12, 2010 - Graffiti abatement in Desert Hot Springs, Calif.

GPS Bracelets to Track Juveniles in Multnomah County, Ore.

October 11, 2010 - Multnomah County hopes to prevent gang-related crime, but critics say the tracking devices invade privacy and cause false alarms.

Davis County, Utah, Agrees to Share GIS Data With Mormon Church

October 1, 2010 - GIS data from the Mormon Church will help the county shelter evacuees during disasters, receive disaster declarations and apply for public assistance.

Disaster Response Gets Boost From Viz Lab Geo-Animations

September 29, 2010 - Eric Frost and his staff at the San Diego State 'Viz Lab' animate and geo-code imagery that has transformed the way agencies respond to emergencies.

Durham County, N.C., Launches Online Mapping Platform

August 30, 2010 - Planning and GIS teams launch new mapping site to help residents and developers find data for nearly every local cemetery, billboard and cell tower.

City Engineers Invent Safer Pedestrian Crossings

August 20, 2010 - City Engineers Invent Safer Pedestrian Crossings

Beverly Hills, Calif., Goes Virtual to Protect Against Real Disasters (Video)

July 30, 2010 - Interactive GIS application helps public safety officials better manage resources and responses in an emergency.

Virtual Beverly Hills 1

July 28, 2010 - Spanning earthquakes to water meters, Beverly Hills has rolled out an interactive and interoperable web based GIS portal for emergencyoperations and public information.

Virtual Beverly Hills 2

July 27, 2010 - Virtual Beverly Hills was recently challenged when a crowd of over 20,000 ran through town.

Parolees Monitored by GPS Don't Get Free Ride at State Fair

July 23, 2010 - Better public awareness leads to fewer arrests this year of GPS-monitored parolees at California State Fair, officials said.    

Broadband a Key Part of Michigan's Shared Services Push

July 20, 2010 - Chief Data Officer Eric Swanson is overseeing a new information management program that will bring together Michigan's resources.

Industry Experts Detail Current Technology Trends and What They See Farther Down the Road

July 18, 2010 - Future IT visions from experts at Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, IBM, Accela and TerreStar Networks

Earl Devaney, Chairman of the Federal Recovery Board, Talks About Building and Running Recovery.gov

July 11, 2010 - Devaney leads effort that's reshaping how governments nationwide approach transparency.

Massachusetts Charts New Course for GIS Program

July 7, 2010 - The Office of Geographic and Environmental Information is moving into Massachusetts' IT Division, and will add funding to MassGIS, the state's geospatial database.

New York City Transit Apps Deliver Maps on the Go

July 6, 2010 - NYCMate lets users view the officially licensed New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, subway and neighborhood maps for free.

Pinellas County, Fla., Unveils 24/7 Crime Mapping Tool

June 23, 2010 - In collaborative effort, local government and law enforcement agencies launch new website for citizens to track criminal activity around the clock.

County Recruits Geocachers in Battle Against Invasive Weeds

June 15, 2010 - Through a high-tech scavenger hunt, Ida County, Idaho's Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement Department seeks to educate the public about specific weed infestations and weed control efforts.

Crime and Traffic Safety Data Help Public Safety Agencies Reduce Serious Crashes and Crimes

June 13, 2010 - Using data to find the overlap between traffic accidents and serious crime, public safety managers can deploy resources efficiently and effectively.