Phoenix to test lockbox key program for emergencies in District 1

PHOENIX — A Phoenix district has implemented a new lockbox pilot program for seniors over 65 years old and adults with disabilities for emergency situations.

Residents of District 1 in northwest Phoenix can apply for a lockbox to be installed on the exterior of their homes that will hold medical information such as known prescriptions and keys or access cards to gain entry into the residence.

Lockbox codes will be archived with 911 dispatchers, and first responders will have access to the lockbox if responding an emergency call and the inhabitants are unable to answer the door.

The initiative is a partnership between Phoenix Fire Department and the Phoenix REALTORS, the latter of which committed to donating 100 lockboxes for the pilot program.

“This program will allow our first responders to safely enter a home and help our most vulnerable residents quicker and without damaging their property,” Councilwoman Anne O’Brien said in a press release.

Similar programs exist in Scottsdale and Chandler that allow first responders to enter a senior’s home in case of emergencies.

“This program is a shining example of what other cities are doing right and implementing similar programs in Phoenix,” O’Brien said.

Residents can apply for the program online.

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