Peabody Launches New Emergency Service Response Aid

PEABODY, MA —Peabody has launched a new program designed to provide emergency responders information that could save lives and property in the case of a fire or other critical response.

The Peabody Community Connect program asks residents to provide details about the size and nature of a household or relevant business information that could save precious minutes and seconds in an emergency.

"We are always looking for ways to better serve the citizens of Peabody," Peabody Fire Chief Joseph Daly said. "For this reason, we are rolling out a new program to protect our residents and their property in the most effective way possible."

Daly said Community Connect is free, secure and an easy-to-use platform.

"By providing information about your household that you feel is important for us to know about at the time of an emergency, we can ensure you and everything you care about is protected to the best of our ability," Daly said.

Residents and business owners can create an account and enter information about any special aspects of the property, pets, location of children's bedrooms and anyone in the household who may have special needs.

Information provided is voluntary and based on what residents or businesses are comfortable sharing.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)