Addressing address data that works for you

NENA, the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), the USPS, FGDC, and the U. S. Census Bureau are working collaboratively to update their separate standards. The good news is that, while each standard has its own specific purpose, the content will have similar data elements where they overlap. Several of the workgroups are comprised of individuals who volunteer their time and industrial knowledge to develop these standards.

These standards may not impact your response to the original question, “What is your address?” but they will undoubtedly clear the path for GIS professionals to more effectively help emergency responders find people who need help.

To learn more about NextGen 9-1-1 GIS solutions from Intrado, contact us at 866-827-1688 or [email protected].

Kim Paxton is a Support Engineer for the Mobility Division at Intrado, North America’s leading provider of 9-1-1 infrastructure, systems and services. Paxton previously was Regional Account Manager at Contact One. Her continued vision is to provide GIS solutions exclusively to 9-1-1 agencies. Contact One joined the Intrado family in June 2011.

Paxton’s background includes over 26 years of mapping and GIS experience, along with more than eight years of 9-1-1 public-safety experience. Prior to joining Intrado, she served as GIS Manger and 9-1-1 Coordinator for Putnam County, Fla, for seven years. Ms. Paxton currently serves as treasurer on the Florida NENA Executive Board.