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Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Special Needs RegistryAugust 6, 2009;
Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Special Needs Registry What is the Special Needs Registry? It is a list of county residents who may require additional assistance, transportation and/or sheltering in the event of a major emergency or disaster. Who is eligible for the Special Needs Registry? Any county resident with a physical or mental disability who would have trouble leaving their home quickly if told to do so. The Registry is only intended for use by those who live independently, and not in a residential special needs facility (i.e., nursing home or hospital). Will my information be kept confidential? Yes. However, the county will share the information with local, county, state and federal agencies for the purpose of emergency planning and emergency response. Are the Special Needs Registry and 911 the same thing? No. You must still dial 911 in an emergency. Is participation in the Special Needs Registry voluntary? Yes. Your submission of an application is your voluntary request to be included. You may request to be removed from the Registry at any time by writing to: The Westchester County Office of Emergency Management, 4 Dana Road, Valhalla, New York 10595. The submission of an application does not guarantee your inclusion in the Registry. Each application will be screened and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. You will be notified within 45 days of receiving your application if your application has NOT been approved. Registrants are obligated to provide updated information on an annual basis. The county reserves the right to terminate registration at its discretion. How do I sign up? • Recommended: Call 211 and they will sign you up over the phone. In the event you are having trouble reaching 211, please call 800-899-1479. • Apply onlinehttps://secure03.westchestergov.com/specialneeds/specialNeedsSignup.jsp • Downloadthe form and mail in the application. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) https://secure03.westchestergov.com/specialneeds/docs/SpecialNeedsRegistryForm.pdf Where can I obtain additional information? To receive additional information about this program or to sign up, please call 211
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Events Intergenerational Farming Program Fourth Annual Emergency Response Summit June 26th MAYOR YOUNG & MV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO KICK OFF SECOND ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO SEPT. 23,23,24, 2010 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AND KIWANIS CLUB GEAR UP FOR FOURTH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW - JULY 18TH AT MEMORIAL FIELD FREE DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING CLASSES BEGIN JULY 8TH AT THE DOLES CENTER Summer Breeze Concert Series WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK-MOBILE PASSPORT VAN COMES TO MOUNT VERNON CITY HALL JULY 15TH!
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