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Nebraska: Statewide GIS data and Mapped ALI
Interoperability
"The training that I received is going to allow me to work more effectively and efficiently in
up-to-date GIS programs. I will be able to cut down on the amount of time it takes now to perform
my job duties. Thanks so much for everything GeoComm has done for our County. The
professionalism has been Outstanding and the staff is Amazing. I have enjoyed each interaction
that I have had. Thanks so much!"
-Cassie Hall, Mapping Department Dickenson County E9-1-1
-Cassie Hall, Mapping Department Dickenson County E9-1-1
GIS
In the early 2000s the State of Nebraska recognized that public safety
answering points (PSAPs) would need GIS data and software for wireless
Phase I and II call locating. This is different from other states that determined
mapping was only beneficial for Phase II calls. The Nebraska Public Service
Commission (PSC) recognized that other state agencies and local
governments could also benefit from the creation of county by county GIS
data for use by the entire state – interoperable GIS. An additional
consideration was that outside the two Nebraska metropolitan areas: the
cities of Lincoln and Omaha; other areas in the state did not have GIS
expertise and therefore these jurisdictions could not be expected to develop
and maintain data on their own.
History
Nebraska’s wireless implementation legislation basically states that any and all costs associated with wireless E9-1-1 call delivery and display at the PSAP are eligible for funding from the state wireless fund. This fund is overseen by the Nebraska PSC with oversight by a Wireless Advisory Committee made of representatives from public safety officials, wireless carriers, and telephone companies. In July 2004 the PSC developed and published an RFQ with specifications for GIS data development map display software for state PSAPs. The goal of the RFQ process was to qualify multiple vendors for providing software and services. This would allow PSAPs to have choices and be able to select the vendor(s) that best suited their individual needs. These vendors would be able to provide Nebraska agencies with uniform GIS data that can be shared creating data interoperability. Further, the use of approved mapped ALI applications provides GIS based location details across all Nebraska PSAPs. GeoComm was one of three vendors designated as a vendor of choice for the provision of GIS data development and maintenance services via this RFQ process in late 2004. GeoComm was also selected as one of five vendors for the map display software portion of the RFQ. Since that time, GeoComm has become a premier vendor among the others with over half the counties choosing our services.
Customers
The recent addition of three Nebraska counties to GeoComm’s customer base means 52 percent of Nebraska counties receive GIS or software services or both from GeoComm. That is 49 of the 93 counties. In these 49 Nebraska county customers, GeoComm services about 32 percent of the population covering about 49 percent of the state’s total land area. In addition, 30 of GeoComm’s Nebraska customers use GeoLynx 9-1-1 Dispatch GIS for their mapped ALI product locating wireline and wireless Phase I and II callers throughout the state. In these 30 agencies, 77 licenses of GeoLynx 9-1-1 are deployed.
History
Nebraska’s wireless implementation legislation basically states that any and all costs associated with wireless E9-1-1 call delivery and display at the PSAP are eligible for funding from the state wireless fund. This fund is overseen by the Nebraska PSC with oversight by a Wireless Advisory Committee made of representatives from public safety officials, wireless carriers, and telephone companies. In July 2004 the PSC developed and published an RFQ with specifications for GIS data development map display software for state PSAPs. The goal of the RFQ process was to qualify multiple vendors for providing software and services. This would allow PSAPs to have choices and be able to select the vendor(s) that best suited their individual needs. These vendors would be able to provide Nebraska agencies with uniform GIS data that can be shared creating data interoperability. Further, the use of approved mapped ALI applications provides GIS based location details across all Nebraska PSAPs. GeoComm was one of three vendors designated as a vendor of choice for the provision of GIS data development and maintenance services via this RFQ process in late 2004. GeoComm was also selected as one of five vendors for the map display software portion of the RFQ. Since that time, GeoComm has become a premier vendor among the others with over half the counties choosing our services.
Customers
The recent addition of three Nebraska counties to GeoComm’s customer base means 52 percent of Nebraska counties receive GIS or software services or both from GeoComm. That is 49 of the 93 counties. In these 49 Nebraska county customers, GeoComm services about 32 percent of the population covering about 49 percent of the state’s total land area. In addition, 30 of GeoComm’s Nebraska customers use GeoLynx 9-1-1 Dispatch GIS for their mapped ALI product locating wireline and wireless Phase I and II callers throughout the state. In these 30 agencies, 77 licenses of GeoLynx 9-1-1 are deployed.
"To anyone who has not made up their mind as to who they wish to handle
their public safety GIS needs, let me try to influence you. We at Boyd Holt
Enhanced 9-1-1 have used GeoComm since our inception in 2001. I could
not ask for a better software application to use. GeoLynx 9-1-1 is
understandable and versatile. The support staff I have dealt with over the
years have been nothing but wonderful. They are friendly to deal with and
have never failed to answer my questions and concerns in short order. I
would highly recommend them to anyone and I have done so." - Jody Clyde,
Supervisor Boyd Holt 9-1-1
"The City of Columbus-Platte County 9-1-1 initially retained the services of GeoComm in 1998 to conduct rural addressing and assist with E9-1-1 implementation. GeoComm was instrumental in the successful and seamless project completion. As a result, we chose to retain GeoComm as our technical consultant to assist us as we continue to explore new technologies in wireless communication and E9-1-1 services to provide the highest level of service to our first responders and constituents we serve. In addition to the E9-1-1 Project, we have consulted GeoComm's expert staff on Radio System upgrades, Audio Recording, and Mapping. Thanks to GeoComm, City of Columbus-Platte County was one of the first PSAP’s in Nebraska to have Phase II mapping capabilities and are now preparing to implement a multi-county public-private partnership Emergency Notification System, again another first in Nebraska thanks to GeoComm." - Captain Charles Sherer, Columbus Police Department
Services
GIS map layer development, enhancement, and maintenance services. This includes the following map layers:
• Road centerlineEmergency Service Zones
• Community boundaries
• Fire, law, and medical response boundaries
• Emergency service agency locations
• Hazardous sites
• Power plants
• SubstationsRailway mile markers
• Railroad crossings
• Water mile markers (on navigable rivers)
• ParksRailwaysWater features
• Cell sectors
• Cell towers
MSAG and ALI database creation and maintenance
Address point layer development from GPS fieldwork and aerial imagery
Addressing
GeoLynx 9-1-1 Dispatch GIS
Coordination with telephone companies and network/database providers
E9-1-1 implementation consulting
On-site Installation and training
Software support and maintenance
Nebraska GIS maintenance services include:
• Digital map updates for both wireline and wireless map layers
• MSAG Maintenance
• 9-1-1 Database Maintenance
• Addressing
"The City of Columbus-Platte County 9-1-1 initially retained the services of GeoComm in 1998 to conduct rural addressing and assist with E9-1-1 implementation. GeoComm was instrumental in the successful and seamless project completion. As a result, we chose to retain GeoComm as our technical consultant to assist us as we continue to explore new technologies in wireless communication and E9-1-1 services to provide the highest level of service to our first responders and constituents we serve. In addition to the E9-1-1 Project, we have consulted GeoComm's expert staff on Radio System upgrades, Audio Recording, and Mapping. Thanks to GeoComm, City of Columbus-Platte County was one of the first PSAP’s in Nebraska to have Phase II mapping capabilities and are now preparing to implement a multi-county public-private partnership Emergency Notification System, again another first in Nebraska thanks to GeoComm." - Captain Charles Sherer, Columbus Police Department
Services
GIS map layer development, enhancement, and maintenance services. This includes the following map layers:
• Road centerlineEmergency Service Zones
• Community boundaries
• Fire, law, and medical response boundaries
• Emergency service agency locations
• Hazardous sites
• Power plants
• SubstationsRailway mile markers
• Railroad crossings
• Water mile markers (on navigable rivers)
• ParksRailwaysWater features
• Cell sectors
• Cell towers
MSAG and ALI database creation and maintenance
Address point layer development from GPS fieldwork and aerial imagery
Addressing
GeoLynx 9-1-1 Dispatch GIS
Coordination with telephone companies and network/database providers
E9-1-1 implementation consulting
On-site Installation and training
Software support and maintenance
Nebraska GIS maintenance services include:
• Digital map updates for both wireline and wireless map layers
• MSAG Maintenance
• 9-1-1 Database Maintenance
• Addressing
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