Location data is critical to nearly all state and local government work — whether it’s responding to a public safety call, supporting community planning and development, or maintaining critical ...

A geographic information system, as organizer Ariann Nassel explained, “is both a technology and a science.” The technology “is designed to work with the complexities of location-based data, connect ...

In this class, students will learn how to use GIS (geographic information system) tools to calculate distances between two features, road and river lengths within administrative units, the percentage ...

Everything in the world is connected, but you are most connected to the things that are closest to you. This is proven and revealed through the use of geospatial mapping technology. You may not have ...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1710 established minimum time standards for the first-due engine out of a career department for a residential fire. Some departments, however, ...

City officials will develop a system that lets them sift through reams of information to help with making affordable housing decisions. The City Council at a work session Monday night gave staff the ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - New mapping software is being installed ahead of the next statewide election. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen says the program, called Geographical Information System, ...

As a former first responder, Tony Sirna felt compelled to help when he learned about the devastating wildfires that took place on Maui, Aug. 8, 2023. “When they asked if I could deploy, I knew it was ...

GIS software can help identify optimal farm sites by integrating factors such as tides, currents, habitat sensitivity, and water quality.

Bartholomew County officials said its Geographic Information System (GIS) known as Elevate on the county website will soon become Beacon with new features and processes. Elevate, used by the county to ...

New Delhi: After streamlining attendance and the wage payment system, the Centre plans to use technology to identify projects ...