The Culver City Fire Department has been working closely with technology partner First Due to launch Community Connect, a free online application focused on increasing the protection of residents and their property during an incident or major disaster.
“Community Connect is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows residents to share critical information about their household in order to aid the Culver City Fire Department in responding more efficiently and effectively. Ultimately Community Connect will greatly assist the City’s firefighters and paramedics in providing enhanced services to our community,” said Culver City Mayor Alex Fisch.
Community Connect is completely voluntary, and residents are individually able to decide which information they are comfortable sharing. Residents may choose to include information about emergency contacts, specific medical issues, disabilities, pets, and other information unique to their household. Residents simply create a profile and enter critical property and occupant information which is then made available to the Culver City Fire Department at the time of dispatch. Data provided by residents within Community Connect is 100% secure and is used only for the purpose of better serving the resident during emergency situations.
It’s free to participate in Community Connect. To learn more about the program and to create your profile, please visit Culver City Community Connect.
About First Due
First Due is on a mission to end first responder and citizen injuries due to a lack of information. First Due is focused on providing solutions for fire and EMS agencies and the communities they serve, all with the goal of ensuring optimal preparedness for disaster situations. For more information about First Due, please contact Ron Kanter, Head of Growth, at ron@firstduesizeup.com or (516) 428-4323.
About Culver City
Culver City is a five-square-mile, urban community of 39,000 residents surrounded mostly by the City of Los Angeles but also shares a border with unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It is centrally located on the Westside near Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles International Airport. Culver City is particularly known for its well-run public school system, “small town” charm, growing high-tech and creative economies, and a dynamic downtown that is regionally known as a destination for restaurants, live theater, and art galleries.