Halton Hills Fire Department Announces New Community Connect Program

HALTON HILLS, ON – Improving safety and adopting new technologies are the hallmarks of the new Community Connect Program recently launched by the Halton Hills Fire Department.

Community Connect is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows residents and business owners to share critical information about their household, helping emergency service personnel respond more efficiently and effectively, resulting in better incident outcomes.

“It’s tremendously beneficial for our firefighters to know the make up of a household such as family members with special needs,” said Assistant Deputy Chief Rob Quinton. “I encourage residents to register for the site and input their information.”

Community Connect is a secure, registration-based system that allows residents to enter information about their household. In the event of an emergency, the information becomes available to first responders at the time of dispatch. The program is voluntary, and residents can decide what information they are comfortable sharing.

Data provided to Community Connect is 100 per cent secure and is used solely for the purpose of better serving residents during emergency situations.

“Community Connect is a great resource for our residents,” said Mayor Lawlor, adding “I’m pleased with this new addition to the fire program that further supports the Town’s efforts in being a safe, healthy and enviable place to live and work.”

People interested in registering on Community Connect can visit the Town’s website at haltonhills.ca. Residents can also stop in to either branch of the Halton Hills Public Library for further information and assistance with registration.

Mayor Lawlor signs up for Community Connect Program.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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