TORONTO – May 10, 2022 – Esri Canada today released the NG9-1-1 GIS Validator online app to assist Canadian municipalities in meeting Canada’s new location data requirements for 9-1-1. This free app and service lets municipalities, regional data aggregators and emergency services data providers take the first step in quickly comparing their location and geographic information system (GIS) data to the new National Emergency Number Association (NENA) data specifications, which is the nationally adopted standard for next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). The NG9-1-1 GIS Validator was purpose built at the request of Canadian municipalities through the Emergency Services Working Group (ESWG)… READ MORE
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