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Phase III (Cont.) <br />Implementation of this project could link GIS technology to the existing Enhanced <br />911 (E911) system currently utilized by emergency service agencies. When a call is <br />received through the E911 system, it transfers the caller's address to the GIS. The <br />GIS automatically locates the address and displays the map of the surrounding area <br />on a console in front of the dispatcher. The caller's location is pinpointed on the <br />map. While the dispatcher is directing response units, information pertaining to the <br />address such as location of fire hydrants, presence of hazardous materials, or <br />disabled persons, is also provided. All of this information is relayed to the response <br />unit via video monitor and /or facsimile machine. <br />We believe this project meets the statutory goal of a Service Sharing Grant by the <br />consolidation of record systems of all agencies involved. <br />This project could be initiated immediately if funding is granted <br />C. Benefit <br />The project addresses delays in emergency response time caused by emergency <br />service providers utilizing antiquated and complex systems of references to identify <br />vital information to emergency service personnel that is not available with the <br />current system and would decrease the delays in getting the information to the <br />response units. <br />The system provides detailed maps including special attribute date (Le. site layout, <br />hydrant locations, structures, utility features, special waste information, etc.) to <br />responding police /fire /paramedic units. Such information will help emergency <br />personnel provide the most efficient and effective response for each situation <br />encountered, helping to reduce property loss and personal injury. <br />The objective of the project is to reduce the delays associated with current <br />emergency response procedures by incorporating GIS technology which can be <br />updated to meet the future needs of County residents. Utilization of a GIS <br />emergency response system would improve the efficiency of the delivery of <br />emergency services within the County. County costs associated with maintaining <br />and updating the GIS system would be reduced by user fees imposed on agencies <br />benefiting from the system. The project involves collaboration of emergency service <br />efforts by several agencies and provides an efficient emergency response system that <br />requires inter - governmental cooperation. <br />Page 41 <br />