The holidays bring joy, celebration, and connection, but they also bring unique safety challenges for communities and first responders.
The holiday season is a special time for families and communities, but it can also bring an increase in preventable emergencies such as home fires, electrical hazards, and travel or weather-related risks. For first responders and emergency managers, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with residents and help them prepare for the unexpected.
To help make outreach simple, Motorola Solutions created the Holiday Hazards Toolkit, a set of ready-to-use resources that combine holiday safety education with Smart911 outreach ideas. These materials help agencies engage their communities while promoting preparedness and safety all season long.
Here are a few easy ways your agency can promote Smart911 this holiday season:
- Add Smart911 to Local Events: Set up a Smart911 sign-up table at parades, tree lightings, or community safety fairs. Offer QR code handouts, stickers, or magnets so residents can register on the spot.
- Share the Holiday Hazards Toolkit: Use the Holiday Hazards Toolkit, which includes ready-to-post graphics, captions, templates, a holiday flyer, Smart911logos, and a QR code to help your team promote both seasonal safety and Smart911 registration at local events, in newsletters, and across social media channels.
- Partner with Local Organizations: Work with libraries, schools, and community centers to include Smart911 messaging in newsletters or bulletin boards. A short reminder such as “Create your Smart911 Safety Profile today. It could save a life tomorrow” goes a long way.
- Feature Your Dispatchers: Encourage 9-1-1 telecommunicators to share stories of how Smart911 made a difference. Authentic voices help residents understand the real impact of the program.
By combining your holiday safety efforts with Smart911 education, your agency can help families enjoy a safer season and strengthen community preparedness for the year ahead.
If you require assistance with community engagement or adoption-focused marketing, please reach out: rave.marketingrequests@motorolasolutions.com
Together, we can make safety part of every holiday celebration.
