THE CHALLENGE:
A Native American tribe located in Arizona did not have an automated public safety tracking response system of physical addresses for the tribal members living on the reservation. The large reservation is filled with rural roads not recorded in geographic information systems (GIS) database. Without a formal recording, the local police and fire departments resorted to using outdated and sometimes inaccurate paper maps to locate tribal member residences during an emergency – directly impacting the safety of residents. The lack of physical address information in a GIS inventory also affected tribal members’ ability to receive essential mail and packages, such as medication or medical equipment, at their homes.
THE SOLUTION:
Learn how building a foundation through GIS technology is essential for managing your community’s emergencies.
