Bargersville residents, business owners encouraged to join ‘Community Connect’

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. – The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) invites local families and businesses to sign up for Community Connect. The program helps build a better town through prevention, preparedness, and response.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. – The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) invites local families and businesses to sign up for Community Connect. The program helps build a better town through prevention, preparedness, and response.

The initiative is more than just an alert system; Community Connect also enables residents to share vital information about their home in the event of an emergency. This may include details such as medical needs, mobility concerns, pets, or access information, helping BFD crews respond more effectively when seconds matter.

Bargersville Fire Department officials said, “We encourage all residents and business owners to sign up for Community Connect and ensure their information is current. Helping us stay informed — and helping us better serve you — keeps our community safer.”

For more information and to register, visit communityconnect.io/info/in-bargersville.

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