Santa Monica Fire Department urges residents to create free Community Connect accounts

Kathy Taylor with the Santa Monica Fire Department urged Santa Monica residents to create a free Community Connect account so emergency responders have accurate contact and household information.

“It's free,” Taylor said, and added that “all we need is your phone number, email, and address.” She said residents should include “information about your people, your property, your pets” so responders can be better prepared.

Taylor emphasized the importance of keeping account information current. “Lastly, remember to always help your fire department when seconds count,” she said, and reminded listeners to update details after moves or legal name changes so the department can rely on accurate records.

The department presented the announcement as a brief public safety reminder; no formal actions or votes were recorded during the remarks. Residents were instructed to create an account and maintain current information to assist emergency response.