Orange Beach, Ala. - (OBA) - Orange Beach Fire Department is offering a new service to its citizens, aimed at enhancing public safety and emergency response. The department has partnered with Community Connect, a web-based platform that allows residents to create a personal profile, providing critical information that can aid first responders in emergency situations.

The service is free to all Orange Beach residents and is designed to save time and increase efficiency during emergencies. By creating a personal profile on Community Connect, residents can provide important information such as medical conditions, emergency contacts, and the location of key assets like fire extinguishers and gas shut-off valves.

"We're always looking for ways to improve our emergency response capabilities and make our community safer," said Orange Beach Fire Chief Mike Kimmerling. "With Community Connect, residents can help us help them in the event of an emergency. The more information we have about a situation before we arrive, the better equipped we are to handle it quickly and effectively."

In addition to the benefits for residents, the Community Connect platform also provides valuable data for the Orange Beach Fire Department. The system automatically creates a map of the community, identifying high-risk areas and potential hazards. This information can be used to develop targeted prevention and education programs to reduce the incidence of emergencies.

Residents can sign up for Community Connect by visiting the website or by downloading the Community Connect app from the App Store or Google Play. Once registered, residents can update their profile at any time to ensure that their information is current.

"We're excited to offer this service to our residents," said Chief Kimmerling. "It's a simple way for people to take an active role in their own safety and the safety of their neighbors. We encourage everyone in Orange Beach to sign up and create a profile today."