WHAT IS GIS?

GIS is a system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps all types of data. GIS connects data to a map, integrating location data (where things are) with all types of descriptive information (what things are like there). GIS helps decision makers understand patterns, relationships, and geographic context.

ITS GIS provides essential infrastructure for various customers, including governmental departments and the public, facilitating informed decision-making through seamless visualization of disparate data via databases, web servers, and application servers. It supports over 90% of County web traffic, hosting thousands of data layers and terabytes of imagery while maintaining a hybrid cloud/on-premises system vital for storm preparedness and response. ITS GIS acts as an expert resource, offering project management, automation, analytics and custom development, while implementing advanced technologies like Machine Learning, LiDAR, and Drone Imaging. Beyond traditional mapping, the GIS platform is interactive, secure, and adaptable, underpinning critical systems such as 9-1-1 dispatch and asset management. In disaster situations, GIS is crucial for evacuation planning and damage assessments, providing real-time data access through applications like Crisis Track and ArcGIS Online, enhancing recovery efforts and community support.