Smart911 App to better protect Jackson County residents in emergencies

The Altus-Jackson County E-911 Call Center has added the RAVE 911 Suite into the E911 call-taking system to benefit the RAVE panic app that was implemented by the Oklahoma Board of Education throughout the public school system. Also included is the Smart911 application to be utilized by the citizens of Jackson County.

The Smart911 app is to benefit the citizens of Jackson County by allowing a person to have access to the free application, “Smart911”. Once the application is accessed and registration is completed by filling out the questions listed in the Smart911 app, the information you select to enter will be displayed on the E911 call takers screen in the E911 Dispatch Center. This information may consist of relevant medical information listing your drug allergies, heart conditions, pace-makers, etc.

You may also list all occupants of the home, emergency contact information, or the fact that you have a protection trained dog inside your home or house cats that need to be cared for in the event of an emergency and you are unable to convey that information. You may also chose to list the location of your house hold storm shelter for emergency responders in assisting to locating you sooner in the case of a weather related event.

Also Included is “Text to 911” in the event you are unable to communicate with the E911 Dispatcher, you will be able have a conversation without having to speak during an ongoing physical threats to you or your family. List all cell phones connected to your residence and the confirmed location of your residence. The “Smart911” website link to get started is: https://www.smart911.com/