Geocoding and Geofencing Resources

A comprehensive reference guide for understanding, configuring, troubleshooting and implementing best practices for Geocoding and Geofencing both important components of location-based technology.

• Definitions
• Troubleshooting
• Configuration

Definitions

Geocoding - Focuses on translating addresses into coordinates (lattitude and longitude) for location identification.

Geofencing - Creates virtual boundaries and triggers actions when devices enter or exit predefined areas.

Geopoint - Data point that represents a location on Earth, specified by its latitude and longitude.

Geo Shape - Data type that describes the shape of a geographic area.

Troubleshooting

EBS: No Results Are Shown When Searching for Contacts by Address in the Everbridge Universe

EBS: Geocoding Process Generates Error 'LOC_GEO_CODING_ERROR: null: null' When Uploading Legacy Safety Connection Buildings and Point Address Data Feature Uses: My Point Address Info

EBS: Determining Which of the Contacts in an Everbridge Organization Are Not Geocoded

VCC: Who Should You Contact if a Dataminr Risk Event Is in the Wrong Geo Location on the Visual Command Center Map?

EBS: 'Invalid Polygons' Error Sending IPAWS Messages in Everbridge Suite

Configuration

EBS: Asset and Contact Address Geocoding Confidence and Precision Levels in Everbridge Suite

EBS: Can a 'Location: Geo Point' Variable Be Changed From Latitude, Longitude to an Address in an Incident Template?

EBS: Configuring What Information Fields Are Visible to Contacts in the Member Portal in Everbridge Suite

EBS: Creating a 'Location: Geo Point' Variable for Use in Incident Communications

EBS: How Long Does the Geocoding Process Take When Uploading Contacts Into Everbridge Suite?

EBS: Refreshing Your SmartWeather Alert Geo-Fence in Everbridge Suite

EBS: Removing Contacts Outside the Geofence in Everbridge Suite

EBS: Uploading the Home Locations of Employees (Contacts) Using Only a Postal Code

EBS: Using a Geofence to Control Registering Contacts Outside of an Everbridge Organization’s Jurisdiction

EBS: What Does the Geocoding Information Mean in Everbridge Suite When Contacts Are Uploaded and the Upload Results Are Received via Email?

EBS: What Happens to Geocoded Addresses During a Contact Upload in Everbridge Suite?

MobileHelp: Using Geolocation in the Everbridge Mobile App

NC4: Risk Center - Geolocating Locations

VCC: How to Create and Import a Geoshape Into Visual Command Center (VCC)