Other emergency responders such as fire, police and REMSA would be able to call up a virtual tour of the building on a laptop computer and know the complete layout of the site. When responding to an emergency, they would know exactly where everything in the building was located; including all emergency shutoffs, gas and water lines and electrical panels. A few clicks of a mouse would take them anywhere in the facility or on the site.

School Police Chief Mike Mieras said that “When emergency responders arrive at a school, they are often unfamiliar with the layout of the building. Having this information at their fingertips will save precious time and allow them to do their job better and faster. Without doubt, this new technology could end up saving lives and protecting property."

Other emergency responders such as fire, police and REMSA would be able to call up a virtual tour of the building on a laptop computer and know the complete layout of the site. When responding to an emergency, they would know exactly where everything in the building was located; including all emergency shutoffs, gas and water lines and electrical panels. A few clicks of a mouse would take them anywhere in the facility or on the site.

“The School Readiness & Emergency Management grant provided for many other preparedness projects, for example, the funding allowed the district to hire Chris Smith, a vice-principal at Sparks High School, to serve as the grant coordinator, “said Chief Mieras. “Smith's job was to coordinate the activities of the contractor and to involve the other local law enforcement agencies including both the Sparks and Reno police and fire departments and the Washoe County Sheriff's Department.”