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    National Mapping, Natural Resources and Environment, Public Safety and Security

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    Source: European Union

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    Source: European Union

    Project Details

    In response to the recurring wildfire crisis in Sweden, particularly after significant fire events in 2014 and 2018, Swedish authorities identified a need for enhanced geospatial coordination to better manage firefighting efforts and improve crisis response. The project brought in Lantmäteriet's Geocell system, a mobile geospatial support solution operated by skilled GIS personnel, to provide live, operation-specific geographic data and map products at the regional crisis management headquarters. Within 24 hours of deployment, the system provided a unified, accurate, and up-to-date single source of information on fire status. By adding a standardized coordinate system, rescue teams could coordinate more efficiently, ensure accurate information was available in real-time, and distribute printed maps in large quantities to facilitate informed decision-making among crisis responders.



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    GeographyEurope

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    CountrySweden

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    Lantmäteriet


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    Project/Technology Stakeholder

    Swedish Armed Forces; The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB)


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    Completed Year/Projected Completion Year2019

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