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Montgomery Unveils Emergency Communication System

A new program will allow Montgomery County residents to establish online profiles that are expected to quickly provide information to emergency responders.

The Montgomery Advertiser reported Tuesday that the Smart911 program will allow people to automatically supply emergency responders with information on their medical history, disabilities, pets and photos of people who live in the home they're responding to.

City officials demonstrated the program at the Montgomery Emergency Communications Center. Users can establish free profiles on Smart911.com through a computer, tablet or mobile device.

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange says the system costs $51,000 and is being funded through the state's phone tax.

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