CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Albemarle County Fire Rescue is introducing a new tool designed to make emergency response faster and more effective.
The program, called Community Connect, is a free and secure online platform that allows families and business owners to create a household profile for first responders. The goal is simple — to give crews the information they need before they arrive on scene, when every second counts.
Users can include details such as medical needs, mobility challenges, where pets are typically located, and the locations of utility shutoffs or entrances. That information helps first responders prepare for what they might encounter during an emergency…