Abstract

Rural Addressing in the Mountain West
Track: EMS/Fire
Author(s): John Heagin

Rural areas of Utah are facing increasing population growth and building outside established townships, creating a need for an updated and improved E911 addressing system. Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center joined with several of these counties to assist them in this endeavor. Working with County Recorders, Road Departments and the E911 coordinators, AGRC's task was to consolidate available data, (both digital and non-digital) and to assist and advise in collecting new data using GIS and GPS technologies. This process often involves accommodating existing address schemes, developing grid systems, and ensuring this data can support ALI/ANI, dispatch, house addressing, signage location, and MSAG creation. This paper will review the process and learning experiences working with several county agencies, to develop a workable E911 database.

John Heagin
AGRC
RM 5130 State Office Building
Salt Lake City , Utah 84114
United States
Phone: 801-537-9296
E-mail: mheagin@utah.gov