Newtown has posted a notice encouraging residents to share health information with 911 before they call. The town's notice links to free registration for an online emergency health profile.
According to the notice, RapidSOS securely links data from connected devices to 911 and first responders during emergencies. That information can include an exact location and real-time health information.
The notice explains that the nation's 911 infrastructure was built in the 1960s for landline phones, requiring callers to speak critical information to responders. Residents can sign up for a free emergency health profile, while existing users can sign in to their accounts.
Source: "Share Your Health Information with 911 Before You Call" (newtown-ct.gov)
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