Geospatial Data Governance and

Statewide DatasetsPresented by: Ekaterina Fitos, MBA, MA, GISP

State Geographic Information Officer (GIO)

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What is Geographic Information Systems

(GIS)?

What Do You Think of When You Hear – GIS?

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Data

& More Maps

GIS Defined

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A framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data

• Integrates many types of data

• Allows Stakeholders to gain actionable knowledge Source: ESRI

What Is GIS?Geographic Information Systems

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GIS is a digital representation of the real world

Functions of GIS Software• Facilitates visualization of data layers

• Allows for the modelling of existing features

• Provides tools for assessing spatial relationships

• Permits geospatial data management Data Layers are overlaid and integrated

Source: USGS, National Map

The Power of GIS

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Applications and Uses for 911GIS can be used to:• Determine who responds • Optimize routes for emergency responders• Improve decision making • Improve call routing and response time • Send emergency resources to the right location• Increase data sharing between neighboring

municipalities and counties• Improve data quality (e.g. address validation)

Value of GIS• Not just a visualization tool but a powerful analysis,

data management, and planning platform• GIS is an important support system • GIS is integral to the next generation 911 systems

Statewide Datasets

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Common Data Layers for 911• Address Points• Street Center Line with Address Ranges• Cell Towers• Boundaries• Emergency Service Areas• Data networks• Traffic Data, Construction Areas, Speed Limit, and Road Class

Information

• Many of these layers are ideal candidates for statewide datasets

• Provide mutual benefits to state agencies

How does GIS and 911 datasets tie into the State’s data

governance efforts?

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CDO/GIO Data Governance

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Open Data Initiative and Data Catalog

• Develop an enterprise data inventory

• Develop platforms that facilitate data sharing —cloud first solutions—

• Develop practices and processes to support dissemination of open data—identify public data—

• Standardize data to promote interoperability between agencies—promote security and mitigate risk—

• Reduce data collection of duplicative data

• Create management and governance structure around state data

Geospatial Data Governance Efforts

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Data Integrity and Standardization

• Improve data quality – For Example: • Establish data rules and other controls• Set standards for accuracy• Provide solutions/guidance/recommendations to resolve data

quality issues common to geospatial data:• Duplicates• Overlaps/Gaps between data layers• Improper Location• Incomplete/Out-dated Information

• Understand data lineage and use limitations

• Recommend data standards and terminologies for open data

Approach to Statewide Datasets

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How may this be achieved?

• Establish standardized, quality statewide datasets that are shareable

• Coordinate between agencies and local entities• Involve 911 County Coordinators• Develop data sharing understandings • Encourage use of cloud technology/feature services

• Promote shareable, secure and unduplicated data

• Continue with inventory efforts to develop an open data catalog

• Promote and recommend open data options, technical standards and terminologies for use statewide

Questions? Ekaterina Fitos, MBA, MA, GISPState Geographic Information Officer (GIO)Agency For State Technology 4050 Esplanade Way Suite 115 Tallahassee, FL 32399

(850) 412 - 6049