Have you signed up for Smart911 yet? It is an enhanced 911 service paid for by the State Arkansas.
Smart911 is a free, secure, and private service that allows residents of Arkansas to create a Safety Profile for their household and all the members of that address.
This profile contains information that can be crucial for first responders during an emergency, such as addresses, medical conditions, and emergency contacts, and it is only accessible to 9-1-1 call takers and first responders in the event of an emergency call.
How Smart911 Works:
1. Create a Safety Profile:
Residents can create a free Smart911 Safety Profile on the Smart911 website at https://www.smart911.com/ or through the Smart911 app on android or apple devices.
2. Provide Details:
Users can add as much or as little information as they want, including addresses, medical information, home information, description of pets, service animals, vehicles, and emergency contacts.
3. Profile is Linked to Phone Number:
The profile is linked to the phone number(s) used to create it, including mobile phones.
4. Information is Private and Secure:
The information is only available to 9-1-1 call takers and first responders at the time a 9-1-1 call is made from a linked phone number.
5. Profile Travels with You:
Smart911 profiles are nationally recognized, meaning your profile is visible to any participating 9-1-1 center nationwide, but most importantly, 911 dispatch centers in Arkansas.
Benefits of Smart911:
Faster info to responders to help reduce Response Times:
Provides crucial information to emergency responders, allowing them to respond more quickly and effectively. Directions, descriptions, vehicle info, access instructions, and more.
Tailored Assistance:
Helps first responders understand specific needs and situations, such as medical conditions or disabilities, enabling them to provide appropriate assistance while responding, not just when they arrive.
Improved Communication:
Ensures that emergency responders have the information they need, even if the caller is unable to communicate effectively.
Peace of Mind:
Offers a sense of security knowing that vital information is readily available to emergency services in a crisis.
Smart911 in Arkansas:
Arkansas was the first state in the nation to offer Smart911 as a statewide service.
The Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (.gov) encourages at-risk individuals with disabilities to sign up for Smart911’s access and functional needs registry, according to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (.gov).
