A new online platform has been launched by the Fire Department of Newburyport so that residents can inform the department of emergencies in their homes.
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This is the city’s First Due website. Chief of staff for Mayor Sean Reardon, Andrew Levine, said that those who volunteer to participate on the website can provide information such as how many pets and people live in their homes and emergency contact information. Levine added that this adds to one’s safety in their homes and can be immensely helpful to the department in case of an emergency. There is no charge for residents to participate on the website.
An email, address, and phone number are needed by business owners and residents to sign up for a free account. Once this is done, they are directed to the Community Connect feature of First Due. Here more details about the number of pets and occupants of a home can be entered as well as any special conditions and emergency contact information.
Those who own businesses can inform the Fire Department of emergency plans, fire control systems, number of staff, if the business has hazardous materials, and if any staff have issues with mobility. Levine said that anything can be entered into First Due that would be helpful for firefighters.
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