ESRI Announces Strategic Relationship with James Lee Witt Associates
 Redlands, California-ESRI announces a strategic relationship with James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA) that will provide organizations in government and the private sector with an array of crisis management and advisory services leveraging geographic information system (GIS) tools and resources. The resulting relationship will help strengthen the ability of organizations and communities to provide for the safety and security of employees, citizens, communities, and assets.
"James Lee Witt has been at the forefront of disaster and crisis management for more than 25 years including service as the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 1993-2001," says Russ Johnson, emergency management and homeland security industry manager, ESRI. "James Lee Witt and his team at James Lee Witt Associates also provide innovative problem solving and strategic planning. Witt's knowledge of public safety and emergency management and his understanding of GIS are a powerful combination."
"We are proud to be working closely with ESRI. As a leader in GIS technology and solutions, ESRI has made a significant contribution to crisis management in our communities and throughout the nation in both the public and private sectors," says James Lee Witt, president of James Lee Witt Associates. "We hope to help ESRI continue this fine work by bringing additional knowledge and understanding of the future challenges for public safety and homeland security. GIS is a vital tool with incredible possibilities," Witt adds.
With the continued rapid expansion of GIS for disaster management, emergency operations, and homeland security, GIS today is used by more decision makers, emergency responders, planners, and others for critical information analysis than ever before. The ESRI/JLWA relationship will seek to help these organizations leverage existing investments in time, money, staff, and other resources dedicated to GIS. In addition, organizations seeking to explore possible GIS uses will benefit from working with respected leaders who have experience helping governments and businesses meet the challenges of keeping communities and the homeland safe. Working together, ESRI and JLWA will provide a full range of consulting and communication services including innovative, user-friendly crisis management technology.
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About James Lee Witt Associates
James Lee Witt Associates is a leader in public safety and emergency management consulting. With a multifaceted range of relevant experience, JLWA is uniquely positioned to help avoid, address, or recover from virtually any crisis or conflict. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., JLWA assists universities, hospitals, nonprofit and international organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and local and state governments in preparing for and responding to all hazards. James Lee Witt has more than 25 years of leadership and experience in the field of public safety including eight years as the Director of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency during which he responded to more than 370 disasters in all 50 states. He and his team have unrivaled experience and hands-on knowledge in crisis management and partnership development. Visit JLWA online at www.wittassociates.com.
About ESRI
For more than 30 years, ESRI has been the leading developer of GIS software with more than 300,000 clients worldwide. ESRI software is used in all 200 of the largest cities in the United States and in more than 60 percent of counties and municipalities nationwide. Headquartered in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than 90 countries, and more than 1,500 business partners. ESRI's goal is to develop comprehensive tools that enable users to efficiently manage, use, and serve geographic information to make a difference in the world around them. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com.
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Jesse Theodore
ESRI
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