Wrangell, Alaska Takes Steps to Enhance Public Safety Through Partnership with DATAMARK Technologies

June 5, 2025

Wrangell, AK — May 2025 – In a step toward modernizing public safety infrastructure, the City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska, is partnering with DATAMARK Technologies, an industry leader in location-based public safety solutions, to launch an addressing project aimed at improving local 9-1-1 response. This project, which includes Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) geographic information systems (GIS) addressing consulting, a current-conditions assessment, and an addressing development plan, will help the Borough identify and remediate inaccurate addresses in the local database, resulting in more precise emergency response that empowers first responders to reach those in need without delay.

DATAMARK Technologies is a public safety GIS organization whose mission is to support local, regional and state governments through their transition to NG9-1-1. NG9-1-1 is a nationwide upgrade to public safety infrastructure, shifting to a cloud-based network that enhances system redundancy and aligns with the communication technologies people use every day. One of the most pressing challenges in emergency response is identifying precise 9-1-1 caller locations. DATAMARK’s advanced addressing services tackle this head-on byoffering expert assessments and data remediation aligned with NG9-1-1 standards to ensure that every address is accurate, actionable, and ready to support life-saving response.

“This project has been a long time coming for the Borough. We are thrilled to launch this initiative to enhance 9-1-1 response and prepare Wrangell for the future of emergency services,” said Kate Thomas, Economic Development Director for City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska. “Our partnership with DATAMARK Technologies will ensure our address data is accurate, up-to-date, and fully aligned with the latest public safety standards—ultimately helping our first responders reach people faster and more efficiently when every second counts.”

As Wrangell takes this important step toward modernizing its emergency response capabilities, the Borough sets a powerful example for other communities navigating the transition to NG9-1-1. By investing in accurate location data and partnering with trusted experts like DATAMARK Technologies, Wrangell is laying the groundwork for a more resilient, responsive future.