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December 19, 2007

Emergency registry to help those with special needs

Rhode Islanders with special health needs, chronic illnesses or other disabilities can add their names to a registry that state officials say will help them prepare for emergencies.

The Special Needs Emergency Registry is scheduled to launch today with Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts and officials from the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and the state Department of Health.

Residents who feel they may require special consideration in an emergency can sign up.

DOH and RIEMA will have access to the full database of information; information about specific individuals will be given to local emergency responders such as police or fire departments, said DOH spokeswoman Andrea Bagnall Degos.

The Registry’s launch takes place 10:15 a.m. today at Meeting Street, 1000 Eddy Street, Providence.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:37 AM | Permalink

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