Special Needs Registry
Rich County Emergency Management
The Utah Special Needs Registry
(SNR) was developed to assist local emergency managers in their efforts to plan
for and respond to the needs of individuals requiring special assistance in the
event of a disaster. Rich County
recently signed a MOU with the State for participation. This allows individuals to identify
themselves as potentially needing assistance in a disaster situation. Participating jurisdictions can then evaluate
the location and needs of these residents to develop plans and response
capabilities.
People who feel they would need
some kind of special assistance in a disaster or emergency are encouraged to
register. There
is no guarantee that responders can help and there is no substitute for
personal preparation. There are two ways
to sign up for the SNR.
● Website - http://www.specialneedsutah.org--
The individual completes the form and clicks on the Submit button at the bottom
of the page.
● Call DEM 801-538-3400 – The individual tells the
call taker he or she or the facility they represent is interested in being
listed in the Special Needs Registry.
The call taker asks questions about the individual or the person(s) for
whom care is provided.
In Rich County, all the information on the
people who register, will be private.
Only three people, sheriff, county commissioner and emergency manager,
will have access to this database. Only
in the event of an emergency will this information be accessed. Please make the effort to sign up for your
own safety. If you need assistance
contact the Rich Senior Citizens or me, Bryce @ 435-994-1649.
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