Utah Geospatial Podcast
Episode 7 - Next-Generation 911 and the Role of Geospatial Data (a conversation with Tina Mathieu from the Weber Area Dispatch 911)
In this episode, we talk with Tina Mathieu, the Executive Director of the
Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Emergency Services District.
Tina explains why GIS data is so critical in Next-Generation 911 systems and how local and state agencies work together to make this happen.
Tina also walks us through a typical 911 call, from a call being placed to the routing of the call, and then to the actual dispatch and emergency response.
Resources and related links:
Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Emergency Services District
Utah Communications Authority
Utah Geospatial Resouce Center NG911 Data Page
The recording of this episode took place on Jan 29, 2024.
In this episode, we talk with Tina Mathieu, the Executive Director of the
Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Emergency Services District.
Tina explains why GIS data is so critical in Next-Generation 911 systems and how local and state agencies work together to make this happen.
Tina also walks us through a typical 911 call, from a call being placed to the routing of the call, and then to the actual dispatch and emergency response.
Resources and related links:
Weber Area Dispatch 911 & Emergency Services District
Utah Communications Authority
Utah Geospatial Resouce Center NG911 Data Page
The recording of this episode took place on Jan 29, 2024.