Community Connect Enhances Emergency Response

Fire Department Launches Community Connect Platform to Enhance Emergency Preparedness and Response

PANAMA CITY, FL – The Panama City Fire Department is proud to announce the launch of Community Connect, a new platform designed to improve emergency response times and enhance preparedness within our community. This voluntary, citizen-driven initiative empowers local households and business owners to share critical information about their property and people or family members, enabling first responders to tailor their actions better in times of crisis.

“By sharing crucial information with our team, residents are helping us respond more effectively when every second counts,” said David Collier, Fire Chief of the Panama City Fire Department. “This collaboration strengthens our ability to protect lives, homes and pets, making our community safer for everyone.”

The Community Connect platform allows citizens to provide important details about their property, medical needs and other crucial information through a secure online portal. The fire department uses this valuable data exclusively to enhance its ability to respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently.

Key Features of Community Connect:

• Resident-Driven Information Sharing: Citizens can voluntarily share critical household details through a secure, easy-to-use portal, ensuring that first responders are prepared before they arrive on the scene.
• Enhanced Emergency Response: Information such as the layout of your home/building, accessibility needs, medical conditions and presence of pets allows emergency teams to make more informed decisions during a response.
• Community Engagement Tool: Community Connect also serves as a communication channel for important safety updates, alerts and notifications, keeping residents informed.

Security and Privacy Assurance:

The Community Connect platform prioritizes data security. All information is protected with bank-level encryption, and personal details are used only for emergency purposes. Login access is safeguarded with secure, password-protected protocols, ensuring complete privacy and peace of mind.

Create or Update Your Profile Today:

Residents and business owners are encouraged to create or update their profile on Community Connect to ensure that their household or property is fully prepared for an emergency. It’s quick, easy, and free to sign up—simply visit the online portal, enter essential information and keep it updated as needed.

To get started, visit https://www.communityconnect.io/info/fl-panamacity  or download the Community Connect app today.