Ordnance Survey

The creation of a single mapping and data platform in Wales is proving invaluable for emergency services who need to know who is most vulnerable when flooding hits.

Independently performed spatial analysis and modelling ensures that every strategic decision is grounded in evidence, writes Gary Randle, Head of Product – Geospatial Solutions at NEC Software Solutions.

Emergency services in Lancashire will benefit from a greater depth of knowledge of the risks in its area as a result of a new partnership with Ordnance Survey and the creation of a new 3D map of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, one of the country’s most popular attractions.

Emergency services in England are set to share information faster during incidents as a new communications system rolls out across fire and rescue services.

The founders of two innovative startups have developed apps to help the blue light community navigate more quickly to emergency calls, shaving vital time off responses and potentially save lives.

Ordnance Survey is hoping to make a significant impact at The Emergency Tech Show 2025, showcasing innovation, strengthening partnerships and affirming OS’s commitment to public safety and resilience.

New analysis from Ordnance Survey reveals more than 1.8 million homes in Britain sit within 100 metres of the urban-rural edge – zones increasingly exposed to wildfire risk. As hotter, drier summers become the norm, emergency services are turning to location data to plan ahead, protect communities and safeguard critical infrastructure.

Maintaining accurate, accessible and standardised location data is essential for effective emergency response. Callum Low, Technical Product Owner at NEC, explores how an integrated Gazetteer Management System can improve cross-border collaboration, reduce operational delays and strengthen decision making.

Ordnance Survey is equipping Scottish Mountain Rescue volunteers with free access to the OS Maps App, providing advanced mapping tools to support their lifesaving missions.

Enhancing data it already holds about buildings, Ordnance Survey is now sharing information about 40 million roofs that will provide valuable insight for emergency planners and frontline services tackling incidents where green roofs and solar panels require a different response.