On Wednesday, November 16th, McHenry County will celebrate International GIS Day. International GIS Day provides a worldwide forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in holding local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
GIS empowers McHenry County to integrate digital information with maps as tools for decision making. McHenry County will be showcasing how it uses GIS throughout County departments to improve public safety, reduce staff time, manage resources more efficiently, improve decision making, and provide better information to the public.
Come and learn the ways McHenry County utilizes GIS:
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: McHenry County College
Main Commons Area
8900 US Route 14
Crystal Lake, IL
Representatives from multiple County departments (County Administration, Assessments, Division of Transportation, Emergency Management, Geographic Information Systems, Health, Planning & Development and the Sheriff’s Department) will be on hand to demonstrate how GIS technology assists in everyday functions.
For more information on International GIS Day or the McHenry County GIS Department, please visit www.mchenrycountygis.org or by contacting them at 815-334-4496 or gis@co.mchenry.il.us.
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