Find below resources for understanding, implementing, and promoting the U.S. National Grid system in your organization or community.
Directives
Official directives, policies, and standards where use of USNG is mentioned as an operational requirement or best practice for describing location during emergencies and disasters.
Endorsements
Formal endorsements of the U.S. National Grid system from government agencies, emergency services, and professional organizations.
News
Real-world examples of scenarios highlighting the critical need for standardized location referencing. In addition, there are published reports showing how the use of USNG is making a difference.
Promotional Materials
Materials for promoting USNG adoption in your organization or community, including posters, flyers, and an implementation guide.
Training Materials
A wealth of educational materials are available on the USNG Information Center. There are dedicated pages for: Introductory materials, GIS practitioners and First Responders.
Wikipedia: U.S. National Grid
Comprehensive overview of the U.S. National Grid system, its history, technical specifications, and applications in a publicly accessible format.