What Is "Smart911", How Does It Work And Is It's Use Widespread Across The U.S.?

Smart911 allows citizens to enter personal safety information online, which is then automatically available to a 9-1-1 call taker, in the event that citizen calls 9-1-1. The additional data provided is far more extensive than what is typically available to 9-1-1 telecommunicators and first responders and helps to dramatically improve emergency response & potentially save lives. Typical use cases include providing important medical issues (e.g., allergies, asthma, physical & mental disabilities, which are important for EMS workers to be aware of prior to arriving), home & work addresses (which can help 9-1-1 call takers verify accurate address information, esp. for mobile callers), and number of individuals/pets living in a household (in case of fire).