Report on GIS Data for Emergency Notification Released

April 16, 2009 - PRLog -- InfoCode Corporation, a leading provider of geographic information systems (GIS) data, today announced the release of a new report entitled “Top 3 Considerations for GIS in Emergency Notification.”  The paper provides extremely valuable and practical ideas for implementing notification-oriented GIS based on years of experience serving the country’s most extensive users of this proven technology.  The content is geared toward emergency notification system managers of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Topics covered in the report include:  the pros and cons of both commercial and E-9-1-1 data, map data sources and the geocoding process, recommendations surrounding a citizens’ registration portal, and other key considerations.

“Emergency notification systems are fast becoming standard tools for alerting and protecting local citizens--both in times of crisis, and for everyday communications,” said Jim McLeod, president of InfoCode.  “However, the single most critical component of these systems is the underlying GIS data that links a resident’s location on a map with his or her contact information.  This report will help ENS managers and others know the critical GIS factors to consider when optimizing their ENS investment.”


GIS data is required for mass notification systems designed to alert the public through geographically targeted telephone calls, emails, text messages, etc.  These systems are used around the country to warn citizens of dangers such as wildfires, weather conditions, contaminations, etc., often providing instructions such as evacuation or shelter-in-place procedures.

The report is available upon request at no charge at www.infocode.com.  


About InfoCode

InfoCode Corp. provides data management, software development and GIS implementation related to public safety, public utilities and local government.   InfoCode was launched in 1992, specializing in land-based data management for the real estate industry. As this data management evolved with the growth of GIS technology, InfoCode has expanded to serve the database, server, and network management needs of government agencies from coast to coast.  

As a TeleAtlas reseller (for map data) and an InfoUSA reseller (for commercial telephone data), InfoCode can accommodate any combination of client and commercial data to provide the ENS end-user with a custom approach to its geocode.

InfoCode was founded by Jim McLeod, Jr., a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville who now serves as president of the company, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, developing new products and services, and seeking out new business partnerships.