Share this article Share this article TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker International, announced today that counties included in Florida Region 1 have selected the team for GIS data creation, remediation and validation services. The project will encompass 12 counties in the panhandle of Florida: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Holmes, Liberty, Franklin, Gulf and Calhoun. This group comprises Florida Region 1, the first pilot region selected by the State of Florida E9-1-1 Board to begin preparing for a regional Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) deployment. "NG9-1-1 will create a robust infrastructure for providing emergency services, ultimately leading to increased public safety," said Robert Murphy, Director of Business Development at DATAMARK, Michael Baker International. "Our deep bench of GIS professionals is uniquely positioned to provide the expertise to guide Florida Region 1's transition to NG9-1-1, and this pilot program will inform a state-wide rollout model."