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Spatial Infrastructures White Paper Now Available

Aurora, Colo., Feb. 3, 2009—The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) announced the release of Spatial Infrastructures, the second white paper to be published in the Geospatial Dimensions of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Response (CIP-ER) White paper series, which will include at least six more white papers published into the spring of 2009.

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GITA Announces New “CIP-ER” White Paper Series

Aurora, Colo., Nov. 19, 2008—The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) announced the release of a new Geospatial Dimensions of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Response (CIP-ER) white paper series, which will include at least seven white papers published into the fall of 2008 and spring of 2009.

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Welcome to GITA's CIP-ER Space

About CIP-ER Space
The Critical Infrastructure Protection-Emergency Response (CIP-ER Space) is a collection of the Geospatial Information & Technology Association’s (GITA's) work for geospatial solutions for critical infrastructure protection and emergency response. From white papers to a Symposium and workshops, this is a valuable resource for anyone with a vested interest in geospatial solutions for the infrastructure.

About GITA
The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is the professional association and leading advocate for anyone using geospatial technology to help operate, maintain, and protect the infrastructure, which includes organizations such as utilities, telecommunication companies, and the public sector. Through industry leading conferences—along with research initiatives, chapters, membership, and other programs—GITA provides education and professional best practices. Visit GITA’s home page, www.gita.org, for more information on membership and conferences.

GITA's Current CIP-ER Initiatives
Receive CIP-ER E-mail Updates	GECCo
CIP-ER White Paper Series	Articles and Press Releases
Geospatial Dimensions of Emergency Response Symposium	Tampa GECCo
PTI/GITA Publication Available Now	Directions' Disaster Management and Response
FLAG	Resource Guide for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Watch an Award Winning Emergency Response Symposium Presentation Free

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Geospatial Technologies and the Emergency Operations Center

Speakers:

Talbot Brooks, Bolivar County Fire and Delta State University and Brenda Jones, USGS