Emergency Response

To support effective response and ensure safety, GIS provides first responders with the robust information they need about situations they will encounter. GIS provides incident locations, nearby infrastructure, and data-rich plans before arriving on scene. NG911, interoperable communications systems, and GIS power collaboration and data sharing with neighboring areas for added awareness.

With a shared common operating picture powered by real-time, up-to-date, and smart GIS maps, first responders have access to the same maps at the same time. Maps enriched with real-time geographic data and geospatial telemetry increase situational awareness within and across jurisdictional boundaries to provide effective coordinated response.

GIS provides first responders with the accurate and up-to-date maps and powerful geospatial tools they need regardless of where they are and what degree of public safety mobile broadband connectivity they have. Modern GIS apps work in connected and offline modes, giving first responders the power of dynamic 2D and 3D geographic data combined with analytics capabilities, regardless of location.

Esri partners use ArcGIS to provide mobile CAD, common operating picture, emergency management, and emergency notification solutions that connect directly to current, authoritative GIS data and caller location information. First responders can render the most effective aid possible, even when engaged with multiple external stakeholders.