02 Sep 2024 NLR residents asked to create a safety profile to aid in emergency response
NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Public safety officials in North Little Rock are urging residents to take a proactive step towards enhancing emergency response efforts by signing up for Smart911. The free service enables individuals and families to create a safety profile, providing crucial information to 9-1-1 dispatchers.
Smart911, available in all 50 states and utilized by more than 3,500 municipalities nationwide, empowers residents to share vital details that can make a significant difference during emergencies. By creating a Smart911 Profile at smart911.com or through the Smart911 App, residents can ensure that first responders have access to key information such as emergency contacts, medical history, property layouts and the number of individuals and pets on the property. Smart911 equips dispatchers and first responders with valuable insights that enable them to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies.
“By creating a Safety Profile, residents can contribute to a safer community and help ensure a rapid, successful emergency response,” NLR Director of Communications Shara Hutchcraft wrote in a release. “Smart911 has proven to be instrumental in improving emergency response outcomes nationwide. From locating missing individuals to expediting medical responses, the tool has been a game-changer in enhancing public safety. By making their profiles on Smart911, residents in North Little Rock can play a vital role in facilitating a coordinated and informed emergency response when every second counts.”
The privacy and security of residents’ information is paramount, with Smart911 ensuring that data is only accessible to the 9-1-1 system during emergency calls, according to the release. The Smart911 App, available on the Apple Store and Google Play, offers a convenient way for residents to create and manage their Safety Profiles. “Together, we can build a safer and more resilient North Little Rock for all residents,” she said. For more information and to create your Smart911 Safety Profile, visit smart911.com today.
