Gov. Malloy's two-storm panel convened this morning with a conversation on GIS mapping technology.

Tyler Kleykamp, of the OPM, gave panel members an in-depth explanation of GIS (Geospatial Information System) technology, which he called "a tool to aid in decision-making" using layers of map data to "create customized maps and analysis."

Keykamp is also a member of the Connecticut GIS Council, and noted that, at present, no utility company has taken part in that organization.

Kleykamp also mentioned See-Click-Fix and crowd sourcing as a means to collect data, and stressed the need to share data to create a "broad, state-wide picture."