Through Community Connect, people can share critical information to help first responders in their response during emergency situations.HEBRON, Conn — The Hebron Fire Department has introduced an online tool to better help community members during emergencies.In a release Friday, the fire department said it will be utilizing Community Connect, a free platform that allows residents and business owners to share critical information to help first responders and emergency crews respond to them when needed.The details p...
Through Community Connect, people can share critical information to help first responders in their response during emergency situations.
HEBRON, Conn — The Hebron Fire Department has introduced an online tool to better help community members during emergencies.
In a release Friday, the fire department said it will be utilizing Community Connect, a free platform that allows residents and business owners to share critical information to help first responders and emergency crews respond to them when needed.
The details people can provide through Community Connect are completely voluntary. For households, residents can enter information on their property, emergency contacts, the mobility or functional needs of different people in the residence, and pets.
Business owners can document their plans in place for different types of emergencies, any mobility or functional needs, information about their property, and emergency contacts. They can also receive a real-time notification of when first responders are responding to the facility, according to the fire department.
People can also use Community Connect to request services including permits and smoke detector battery replacement and installations.
The fire department noted that the information is kept in safe and secure storage online that will help first responders in their response during emergency situations.
Those looking to create a free account can visit the Hebron Fire Department's Community Connect page here.
Anyone with questions or in need of help with Community Connect can call 860-228-3022 (ext. 163) or email [email protected].
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