Ocean Springs, MS – The Ocean Springs Fire Department (OSFD) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative community program aimed at bolstering safety awareness and fostering stronger ties with residents and businesses. This initiative, Community Connect represents a significant step forward in an ongoing commitment to build a safer community through prevention, preparedness, and response.
Community Connect is designed to empower residents and businesses to become ambassadors of safety within their neighborhoods. Through an online portal, households and businesses can provide valuable information to the OSFD that will assist them more effectively during an emergency.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Community Connect program as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance community safety," said Derek McCoy, Chief of the Ocean Springs Fire Department. "By actively involving residents and business owners in the process of safeguarding their property, we can improve overall emergency response capabilities.”
How does the Community Connect program work:
• Create an account with the Ocean Springs Fire Department – Sign in and get started. It just takes an email, phone number, and address in Ocean Springs
• Enter the Info that matters the most – Enter the most valuable details that save lives in an emergency. For example, number of pets, your needs, number of people in the home.
• Help OSFD When Seconds Count – That’s it. Keep OSFD updated as to what they will need to know when first responders are called to your home.
Residents and business owners can sign up through the city’s website, www.oceansprings- ms.gov/Community-Connect . For more information, please contact the Ocean Springs Fire Department at 228.875.4063.
