Missoula County is First in State to Join Nationwide Smart911 Network

Smart911 Now Helping to Keep Citizens Safer in Montana

Missoula, MT –February 21, 2012 –Missoula County announced today that they have become the first in the state to implement the national safety database, Smart911, in order to improve 9-1-1 services for citizens. Already being used in over 20 states across the country, Smart911 will allow citizens to create a Safety Profile of vital personal and household data, including household members, photos, medications or medical conditions and even pets, which will be displayed to 9-1-1 call takers immediately when a citizen places an emergency call. This safety profile provides much richer information than is currently available on incoming calls and can contain the specific details that first responders need in order to save lives.

“Having additional information at the time of an emergency is always a benefit to our call takers and response teams” said Carl Ibsen Missoula County Sheriff. “Smart911 allows us to not only enhance communication with our citizens, but it also assists us in locating them.” Frank Maradeo Chair Missoula County Fire Protection Association added, “From knowing who is living in the house, to the medications they may be on or even pets that may be in the residence allows us to respond to emergencies much more effectively. In times of duress it can be difficult for a citizen to provide us with all the information we may need. Now, if they have a Smart911 profile, that information will be available immediately.”.

Smart911 is a free service available to all citizens and is 100% private and secure. Safety profiles can be created through the Smart911 website at www.Smart911.com. Smart911 has the added benefit of being a National Safety Database, giving citizens the ability to have their information travel with them. While they may create their profile in their hometown, if they dial 9-1-1 anywhere in the country where the Smart911 service is active, their profile will be available to 9-1-1 call takers. Smart911 has experienced rapid adoption over the last year and is not being used in over 20 states, protecting over 5 million citizens.

“Smart911 adoption continues to grow rapidly,” said Tom Axbey, President and CEO, Rave Mobile Safety. “Municipalities are realizing how citizen information can dramatically improve emergency outcomes. We’re excited to welcome Missoula County as a Smart911 client.” States across the country are continuing to see the value of Safety Profiles in emergency response and Smart911 service areas across the state are increasing every month.

About Rave Mobile Safety
Rave Mobile Safety is the leading provider of software safety solutions. Rave designs, sells and supports an award-winning suite of safety applications including Rave Alert, a multimodal emergency notification system; Rave Guardian, a GPS-enabled personal safety tool; and Smart911, a software solution for more effective 9-1-1 responses. Hundreds of organizations and millions of individuals nationwide rely on Rave Mobile Safety technologies for improved safety in communities, at schools, in the home, and at work. Rave Mobile Safety is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts. For further information, please visit www.ravemobilesafety.com.