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Emergency Management

Utility Line Maps for Emergency Response and Planning in 2026

Utility line maps sit at the center of how communities plan, build, and protect critical infrastructure. As underground systems age, regulations evolve, and expectations for transparency grow, agencies are being asked to manage utility data more accurately than ever.

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Technology

High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Turning Aerial Data into Actionable Insight

When decisions need to happen quickly, static maps, spreadsheets, and PDFs can only take you so far. High-resolution satellite imagery provides real-world context that turns each image into a living map for local governments, emergency managers, planners, and utilities.

Government

Parcel Maps: 5 Critical Insights for Local Governments

Parcel maps are far more than background reference tools. For counties, municipalities, and local agencies, parcel data is one of the most critical layers of geographic information used to plan land use, maintain infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and serve the public.

Government

GIS in Government: 5 Smart Uses That Boost Efficiency

Local governments are being asked to do more with less. GIS technology turns location-based data into insights decision-makers can actually use, supporting everyday government operations from public works to emergency response.

Utilities

Sewer Line Map: Advanced GIS Tools for Public Works in 2025

Sewer infrastructure is one of the most essential public services a city provides, yet it is also one of the least visible. When cities rely on incomplete or outdated sewer line maps, small issues turn into costly failures.

Utilities

Water Line Maps 2026: Smart Strategies for Reliable Water

Water line maps are living records that help public agencies protect drinking water, plan infrastructure investments, and respond quickly when something goes wrong. As regulatory requirements grow and communities demand transparency, accurate water line maps have become essential public information.

Disaster Resilience

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP): Key Facts

When a major disaster declaration is issued, communities have a chance to do more than rebuild: they can rebuild smarter. This guide explains what HMGP is, who qualifies, and how to align your project submissions with FEMA's standards.

Disaster Resilience

GIS in Disaster Management: A Complete Guide

How GIS technology is transforming disaster management from preparedness to recovery.

Disaster Resilience

Debris Management Guide 2025: Smart Solutions That Work

When a disaster strikes, whether a hurricane, wildfire, flood, tornado, or earthquake, one of the biggest obstacles communities face is the overwhelming volume of debris that clogs roadways, threatens public safety, and stalls recovery. Without a proactive debris management plan in place, communities are left to scramble.

Technology

GIS Mapping Applications and Software: Uses, Benefits, & Examples

GIS mapping links geographic features to data about those features. It turns raw data into visual maps and analytic insights, helping users see what is happening where and answer complex spatial questions.

Utilities

EPA Lead and Copper Rule: Key Revisions (LCRR and LCRI) You Need to Know

The EPA's Lead and Copper Rule has evolved significantly since 1991. The final LCRI, issued in October 2024, lowers the lead action level, requires full replacement of all lead service lines within 10 years, and establishes updated inventory submission deadlines.

Disaster Resilience

Natural Disaster Map: 5 Powerful Lessons from Real Events

Natural disasters rarely arrive without warning, but they often strike communities that lack clear, connected information when it matters most. Better preparation reduces damage, confusion, and recovery time.

Utilities

Grant Assistance: How Maryland Entities Can Secure Funding for LCR Compliance

Safe drinking water remains a critical challenge for water utilities and municipalities. The EPA's LCR, LCRR, and LCRI regulations mandate comprehensive actions including identifying and replacing lead service lines. Various funding opportunities are available to assist entities in meeting these obligations.

Disaster Resilience

Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025: How Geospatial Tech Saves Lives

When communities face increasing natural disasters, planning well in advance is what prevents repeated damage. The most effective hazard mitigation plans rely on geospatial technology to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Disaster Resilience

GIS Emergency Management: 11 Critical Uses in 2025

Emergency management today is defined by data. Every disaster generates vast volumes of geographic, infrastructure, and population information that must be analyzed instantly to support lifesaving decisions.

Disaster Resilience

GIS Flood Map: Must-Have Tool for Flood Hazard Planning

Flooding remains the most frequent and expensive natural disaster in the United States. As flood risk grows in severity and complexity, communities must embrace dynamic, data-driven tools, and interactive GIS flood maps provide that modern advantage.