In Case of Armageddon, Break Out the GIS [Slashdot]

There is a complete GIS map of NYC that is stored on computer. Every building plan, every sewer line, everything that they have records for, all in a 3D map. So, should anything happen to NYC, they could rebuild it, brick by brick, if need be. They are currently working on setting up redundant back ups of the files in remote location, as a part of their disaster planning.

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