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Getting Started with E.D.D.I.

There are just a few steps to getting involved in E.D.D.I.:

1. Download the E.D.D.I. data entry spreadsheet, instructions and samples. (Click on each file and choose "Save As" when prompted.)

E.D.D.I. Town Template
E.D.D.I. Region Template
E.D.D.I. Getting Started Guide
E.D.D.I. Sample Template
E.D.D.I. Data Dictionary

2. Complete the E.D.D.I. Template

Read the Getting Started Guide for suggestions on how to begin

Refer to the Sample Template and Data Dictionary for guidance

Select up to two images (jpg or gif format) for use on E.D.D.I.

3. Submit the E.D.D.I. Template

Fill out the E.D.D.I. submission form

Upload the template and up to two images (jpg or gif format)

4. Receive acknowledgement of your submission from CERC

Within one week of uploading your template, you will receive email verification from CERC that the template was received.

This email will include information on setting up a link to your town's information on E.D.D.I. and will provide an expected date on which your data will be available online to E.D.D.I. users.

5. Set up a link to E.D.D.I. on your website - see the Getting Started Guide.

6. Periodically update and enhance your data

Make changes to your most recent version of your template (You do not need to start from scratch - use the template you have already filled out.)

Resubmit the template to www.cerc.com/eddiupload.html.