Community Connect - Frequently Asked Questions
Purpose
- To answer frequently asked questions about Community Connect
- The security of all users' information is very important.
- Your public safety department's access to your information is restricted.
- Administrators from your local department have the ability to assist with:
- Updating your email address
- Resetting your password
- Updating your contact information
Updating your address

All other information entered into a user's Community Connect profile is only editable by the user.
What if a resident never received their verification email?
- Check the spam/junk folders in your email.
- If the email has still not been received, administrators can activate a user's account manually.
- Navigate to Community Connect > Users and select the
icon.

Are multiple accounts for allowed for one address?
- Community Connect data is linked to a specific address.
- One Community Connect account is allowed per address.
- If you live in an apartment or condo, you can sign up for your own Community Connect account.
- Be sure to include your apartment or unit number.
- Data that is provided in Community Connect is 100% secure and is used only by the fire department for the purpose of better serving residents during emergency situations.
- Information is never used for any other purpose.
- All logins are password protected with bank-level encryption and security.
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