Motty Twerski tells TLS that the NJ Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness and NJ Office of Emergency Management have notified the Health Center that they developed a state-wide registry for residents with special needs. The Special Needs Registry, says Twerski of CHEMED, is designed to assist first responders and emergency planners in identifying those residents that may need assistance in evacuating during an emergency, by developing the necessary plans.
The registry will also help emergency planners in the development of shelter plans for those residents with Special Needs.
What is the NJ Special Needs Registry?
The NJ Special Needs Registry has been established to collect information emergency responders will need to help locate and evacuate people with Special Needs during an emergency, when a family or caregiver are unable to help them.
Who should register?
You (or someone on your behalf) should register if you may find it difficult to get to safety with family or friends or to a public shelter during an emergency evacuation, because of a physical or cognitive limitation, language barrier, or lack of transportation. Remember, your priority should be to relocate with a family member or friend first.
How to register:
Thanks Twerski…….. I have a special needs family member & just registered.
Thanks,
Yitz
Motty’s a special guy.
Ocean County OEM has had the We Care registry for a few years, same concept.
i thought that stuff was already in place through JCPL registry for those who require urgent grid replacement, Oyster Creek Response plan and the ocean county Sherriff’s department OEM. Seems like alot of extra money being wasted on something that is already given to each municipality on a bi-annual basis