VIDEO: An innovative website with life-saving potential is popping up in our area right now.
The Howard Fire Rescue chief tells us, as far as he knows, his department is the first in the state to use the “Community Connect” platform.
The goal is to help firefighters tackle a fire or medical emergency safer and faster.
“Seconds count. If we’re able to gain access without any delay in case somebody’s having a serious medical issue, we can use that information to get in and assess the situation better,” Chief Staeven said.
People living in the village can add information about their home situation. For example, medical conditions or mobility needs for people in your home, pets, lockbox codes, locations of keys, and where your gas and electric shut-offs are.