The Citizen app has real time alerts, pictures and maps all showing what’s happening and where through community posts. New technology on the Citizen app is designed to connect and protect small businesses to ensure owners are prepared.
“The reason why all this came about for me was the aftermath of the George Floyd fallout where a lot of businesses felt very vulnerable, they didn’t have a plan,” Amena Karim, community activist and South Shore resident said.
South Shore Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Tonya Trice, said the app allows for alerts in real time.