Smart911

Kevcoy

I attended a neighborhood watch meeting the other day and found out something I didn't know was out there so I thought I'd share. It's called Smart911 and provides additional information to 911 so they can help you faster in an emergency. You go to smart911.com and follow the steps. Besides your address and directions to get to your house, you can provide them information on your loved ones disease, any medications either of you take, your utility information such as natural gas and where the turn off is located. You can provide them with your vehicle information and even add your pets along with their veterinarian and their phone number. You can give them your garage access code and they even suggested getting a lock box with a house key and give them that code so if something terrible happens they don't have to break your door down. My police department assured us this is completely safe and all information is secure until you may have to call 911. You can give them as much or as little information you are comfortable with. As the parent of 4 fur babies (3 cats and 1 dog) I personally like the fact first responders have this information along with them knowing about my DH's disease so they know what they are up against. Also, if DH calls 911 the operator can access the situation better and my not have to send all the emergency vehicles at once.

Iris L.

This is good to know! Thank you for posting.

Iris

Ed1937

That's great, and something most of us probably didn't know about. Thank you!

jfkoc

Thank you!!!

WIGO23

Unfortunately, Smart911 isn’t available in most communities. I live in a city of over a million people and it is not available in my zip code. You can go to smart911.com to check your zip code for coverage. You can also advocate for coverage in your area code there.

Mint

Thank you im going to look in to a lock box.

housefinch

We have this in our area. It’s great because, for all the reasons stated, it can give important medical information about a family member who can’t communicate. Our child with an intellectual disability and some medical issues can have her information listed—-and you can indicate if the person might not respond to commands, be nonverbal, difficult behaviors, etc. If it’s available, I recommend it.

mrahope

Thanks for sharing this. We live in a small community and my DDIL called the non-emergency number and just gave the first responders information about my address and my DH's diagnosis/behavior. They were very supportive and explained what would be done in the event they were called on 911. It was a load off my mind to know how they would handle it and if transport became needed, where DH would end up. It's another alternative for those who don't have the smart911