Press Releases
08/28/2016
Gov. Malloy: CT Prepares App Downloaded More Than 6,300 Times
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the "CT Prepares" mobile application has been downloaded more than 6,300 times since its launch earlier this month. The emergency preparedness application provides Connecticut residents with information and alerts in emergency situations, and also gives useful information to prepare in advance of an emergency.
"In an emergency, every second counts and communication is critical. That's why the 'CT Prepares' app is so important. It provides important emergency information all in one location - allowing residents to quickly access potentially life-saving phones numbers, safety tips and public safety alerts with a couple taps of the screen. We're pleased to hit this milestone and we would encourage all residents to download the app to their mobile devices," Governor Malloy said.
By downloading the app to a mobile device, users can:
- View real-time alerts for emergencies, weather and traffic
- View current and extended National Weather Service forecasts based on current location
- Send an "I'm safe" message to contacts via email, text, and social networks
- Access Connecticut Emergency Management Agency news and events
- View emergency preparation guides for different types of emergencies
- Locate Connecticut Emergency Management contacts and other useful emergency resources
The app can be downloaded for free from both iTunes store for Apple devices and the Google Play store for Android devices by searching the keyword "CT Prepares." It was developed jointly by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and Connecticut Interactive at no cost to taxpayers.
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