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Committee advances bill to centralize 9‑1‑1 mapping to reduce duplicate dispatches
CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · February 25, 2021
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Summary
SB179 would centralize GIS mapping for 9‑1‑1 and fire protection districts to eliminate overlapped or missing coverage that can cause duplicate calls or missed responses; Arkansas GIS office described gaps affecting many cross‑county fire departments.
Senator Blake Johnson told the committee SB179 is intended to centralize mapping for 9‑1‑1 centers and fire protection districts to reduce overlap and gaps that can result in duplicate dispatches. He said the centralization will improve efficiency…
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