Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Smart 911


Is there something you want to tell responders in case they are dispatched to your home? Brentwood is participating in the smart 911 program. This can allow you to link a mobile phone to a particular address, enter a keypad combination for a gate or door, tell responders which rooms to check for family members that may need assistance getting out in an emergency or important medical information in the event you call 911. There is also an area to record information that you feel is important but may not fit an established category.

To participate, go to the secure website: https://www.smart911.com/

You will first need to create an account and password. Afterwards you can enter as little or as much information as you choose.  If an emergency occurs at your house and 911 is called, this information will become visible on the dispatcher’s screen and relayed to responders. It is important to know that the information you enter is not available to the public and will only be used in the event of an emergency.

Please record your login information in a safe place and update your account as needed, such as when a gate code changes or your family moves.