More than 6,000 People Have Downloaded the CT Prepares App in Past Month

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday that the “CT Prepares” mobile app has been downloaded more than 6,300 times since its launch in early August.

The app provides residents with information and alerts in emergency situations, according to a release on the Waterford Police Facebook page. It also gives useful information to prepare in advance of an emergency.

“In an emergency, every second counts and communication is critical. That's why the ‘CT Prepares’ app is so important, Malloy said in a release. "It provides important emergency information all in one location, allowing residents to quickly access potentially life-saving phones numbers, safety tips and public safety alerts with a couple taps of the screen. We’re pleased to hit this milestone and we would encourage all residents to download the app to their mobile devices."

• View real-time alerts for emergencies, weather and traffic
• View current and extended National Weather Service forecasts based on current location
• Send an “I’m safe” message to contacts via email, text, and social networks
• Access Connecticut Emergency Management Agency news and events
• View emergency preparation guides for different types of emergencies
• Locate Connecticut Emergency Management contacts and other useful emergency resources

The app can be downloaded for free from iTunes for Apple devices and the Google Play store for Android devices by searching “CT Prepares.” It was developed jointly by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Connecticut Interactive at no cost to taxpayers.

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