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States and local governments are using geographic information systems (GIS) in novel ways for disaster preparedness and response. Officials say the technology's flexibility lets them create tailor-made tools to deal with calamities.

As East Coast and Gulf Coast communities brace for hurricane season, officials in Miami-Dade County are ready to use their new GIS application that lets them quickly map and locate employees during emergencies.

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