1. Alison Sengupta County of Lexington

2. What is NG911?
NG911 will enhance emergency number services to create a faster, more resilient system that allows digital information (e.g., voice, photos, videos, text messages) to flow seamlessly from the public, through the 911 network and eventually, directly to first responders.
It will also enable 911 call centers to transfer 911 calls to other call centers, and help them deal with call overload, disasters, and day-to-day transfer of 911 calls to other jurisdictions.

4. NG9-1-1 System Functional Entities
DB Mgmt
GIS
ALI
Policy Routing
etc
NIF
PSTN
LIF
“ALI”
GIS
ESInet
LIS – Location Information Server
HELD ETC
LoST
LoST
ECRF – Emergency Call Routing Function
CO/SR
SS7 E-MF
SIP
LNG/LSRG - PIF
SS7 E-MF
SIP
SIP
NG PSAP
CO/SR
SIP
BCF – Border Control Function
ESRP – Emergency Services Routing Proxy
SIP
SS7 E-MF
LNG/LSRG - PIF IP
SIP
SIP
IP Host
Host Client
CO/SR
TDM
LPG
Legacy PSAP
Internet and Other ESInet’s
The `i3’ specification describes the technical functions and interfaces

5. NENA 2008 Breakout Session Template
Data Base Management
GIS and Geospatial Routing DB
Validation
Routing Control
Policy Rules
Data Access rules
System Logging
Detail Call Records
Security

6. NG911 and GIS
GIS is a small part of 911 but a very critical part
It will determine the routing of 911 calls to the correct PSAP
GIS
NG911

7. NG911 NENA standards – In Comment Period – Read and comment NOW!!
Technology in NG - Texting is a standard, video/photo is eventually, social media is a no for now. This could change and quickly.
First time Feds have been involved.
Operative by 2020 – expected Feds and phone companies.
NO MORE MSAG - Calls will be routed using GIS data, not the MSAG.
Not much funding for this - Some limited grant money from the Federal Gov for this.

8. Explanation of Need
In the spring of 2016, the RFA, CMRS Advisory Committee, local 911 officials, and Kimball Consulting LLC, completed a 5 year strategic NG9-1-1 plan. The plan strongly recommends SC start building statewide infrastructure.
ESInets (Emergency Services Internet Protocol Networks) are replacing local copper wire systems.
Current technology is approaching end of life and it is predicted that as early as 2020, all calls will be handled through an IP network.
ESInets are broadband-enabled networks that support the transmission of text, images, video, and other bandwidth intensive data.
A statewide ESInet would be more efficient, enhance resiliency and redundancy, and provide an improved and consistent level of across the state.

9. NG911 GIS-Subcommittee
Subcommittee of CMRS (Commercial Mobile Radio Service)
aka SC 911 Advisory Committee – charged by State to give advice to State Gov about 911 operations
Anyone can attend GIS Subcommittee by phone or in person
Group - large and small counties, some muni, GIS and 911 people
Legislation has been proposed
Statewide aerial imagery program
Funding for State ESInet
Everything related to 911
Conducting surveys of 50 jurisdictions in the 911 community
GIS data/system and 911 system info along with contacts
Comparing schema of roads and addresses to NENA standards and to each other
We are not QC everyone’s data - just comparing fields

10. To Do List Meet with neighbors (Counties and Municipalities)
Agree on NG911 boundary (not political bndry)
Bring in Public Safety (EMS, Law, Fire, 911) to look at internal boundaries – especially along County Bndry
Data will be aggregated on a state level – GET YOUR DATA CORRECT
Address points (primary structure, driveway, center of parcel)
Roads
Response polygons
Talk to your 911 contacts
Build a team

11. To Do List Map your last 5 years of calls
Set your match rate very high
Look at frequent fliers
Compare address points to road ranges
How will you communicate calls that don’t map?
Understand how CAD consumes your GIS data
Does it require specific codes?
Does it find nearest address?
Compare MSAG to GIS data

12. 1 2 3

13. Polygons determine who responds
Law enforcement
Fire
EMS
Public Works
911 Center

14. Snap Adjacent Lines

15. Other Layers: Optional
Hydrology
Landmarks/Significant Structures (Parks, Schools, Hospitals, Police and Fire Stations, Shopping Centers)
Railroad
Mile Markers
Highway Exit/Entrance
Building Footprints
Electric Line - Substations
Sewer
Petroleum/Natural Gas Lines & Shut Off Valves
Buoys
Cemeteries
Water Mains
Topo
County Boundary
Imagery
Zip Code Boundary
Boat Ramps
Municipal Boundary
Parks

16. Regional May Not Be Enough
Other PSAPs bringing in your data from across the state

17. Hurricanes, Tornadoes, WMD
Who is big enough to help you if your area is wiped out

18. Future Considerations
Routing to the site
Correct floor in multistory buildings
Correct unit
Routing to the hospital, urgent care or ? 3D
Drive way to the point if beyond street front sighting
Higher percentage of calls accurately sited