In the event of an emergency—whether from a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other large-scale incident—first responders (local police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, SWAT, and HazMat teams) play a critical role. According the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the first responder community is our primary line of defense in a terrorist attack. "Properly trained and equipped first responders have the greatest potential to save lives and limit casualties after a terrorist attack."
But first responders are likely to encounter extreme environments where chaos rules. To enhance their effectiveness, they need immediate access to information to help navigate very dangerous terrain. For instance, what exit routes are safest for evacuation? Where are the closest fire hydrants? Are there gas lines that could increase danger? Understanding the needs of the first responder community and equipping them with tools to accurately assess the situation and quickly take appropriate action will help save lives and minimize risk to both the responders and the public. Read a white paper: DigitalPaper XE for First Response for more detail.
On-Site Solution
DigitalPaper can bring important on-site capabilities directly to first responders—enabling them to make swift and accurate decisions without wasting valuable time scrambling to find documents. Our DigitalPaper XE (Extended Enterprise) document imaging and distribution solution provides real-time and wireless access to crucial infrastructure information including:
Building floor plans and schematics
Topographical maps and aerial photographs
Water, gas, electrical, sewer, roads, bridge, airport and structure drawings
Safe Evacuation Can Easily Be Determined with Instant Web-based Access To Floor Plans