Darien Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Date: August
11, 2016
Re: Gov.
Malloy Announces Launch of CT Emergency Alert Mobile App
Issued by: Darien Office of Emergency Management
For Immediate Release
‘CT Prepares’
Mobile App Provides Residents with Emergency Alerts and other Useful Resources
(HARTFORD, CT) –
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the launch of a new emergency preparedness
mobile application for Connecticut residents that provides information and
alerts in emergency situation, and also helps residents prepare in advance of
an emergency.
The “CT
Prepares” app, which can be downloaded to most smartphones, incorporates
and integrates text messaging, email, and social networking, allowing residents
to communicate with family members during an emergency. Real-Time
notifications including emergency news, state office closings, and public
safety messages can be sent directly to the device, providing up-to-the-minute
information for residents.
“We are constantly
planning and constantly preparing to remain one step ahead of potential
emergency situations. This is yet another tool in our goal to be as
resilient as we can be as a state. As we have seen in past storms and
emergency situations, communication is critical. The CT Prepares app will
no doubt help us in that effort by providing residents with critical
information during emergencies. I encourage residents to download this
app to their mobile devices,” Governor Malloy said.
“With just a
keystroke, anyone can download the CT Prepares app to their mobile devices and
in a matter of a minute, be better prepared for any disaster or emergency they
may face,” Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
(DESPP) Commissioner Dora Schriro said. “And that’s especially important
as we approach the height of this year’s hurricane season in
Connecticut.”
Other features of
the app include:
-Send an “I’m Safe” message to contacts via email, text,
and social networks
-View real-time alerts for emergencies, weather and
traffic
-View current and extended National Weather Service
forecasts based on current location
-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 the iTunes
Apple Store for Apple devices and Google
Play for Android devices by searching the keyword “CT Prepares.” It
was developed jointly by DESPP and Connecticut Interactive.
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