Alpharetta to implement Smart911 system

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is implementing a Smart911 system -- an information network that lets citizens create a profile of household data.

The information comes up on the 911 call taker's screen during an emergency call.

Citizens can input information about their medication, pets, the names and number of residents, medical disabilities, allergies, hearing impairment, utilities and more. Unlike traditional 911 systems, Smart911 can also identify the GPS location of the caller.