Special Needs Information and Forms

Emergency Assistance for Special Medical Needs

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Special Medical Needs Information and Form

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Plan para Desastres Para individuos con Necesidades Medicas Especiales

As Hurricane seasons starts back up again The Dare County Department of Social Services, Dare County Department of Public Health, and Emergency Management are encouraging everyone to develop an evacuation plan. These agencies are also working together to assist residents with special medical needs in their efforts to evacuate. 

In order to better serve Dare County residents with special medical needs, data collection for the Special Medical Needs Registry is currently underway. This registry will allow social services staff to contact residents with an identified special medical need prior to, during and/or after an emergency to determine their needs and facilitate assistance as necessary. This registry is voluntary, and will be maintained by the Dare County Department of Social Services. 

The following are some suggestions for persons with special medical needs in the event of a mandatory evacuation:

Make arrangements for your caregiver(s) to accompany you and be prepared to care for you the same as if you were home.

Bring a 5-day supply of medications and a current list of these medications, (strengths, dosages and frequency) in a zip-lock bag.

Bring all medical equipment with your name and phone number and have ready to transport. This includes oxygen tanks, feeding pumps, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.

Bring a 5 day supply of medical supplies (i.e. Depends, food supplements, wound dressings, etc) and other essentials.

Bring a 5-day supply of special foods and written instructions.

Place copies of important papers, insurance cards, emergency names and phone numbers in a zip-lock bag to take with you.

Bring enough clothes and personal items to last 3-5 days.

Make arrangements for the care of your pet(s). Provide a 5-day supply of food and medicine. Arrange for someone to pick up your pet and care for it while you are gone, unless you plan to evacuate with your pet. Be aware that pets are not allowed in evacuation shelters.

Turn off the main power supply to your home.

Turn off the fuel supply to your home.

Turn off the main water valve, flush toilets until dry, and open faucets in tubs, showers, and sinks.

Tell your neighbors that you are leaving and where you are going.

For more information, assistance with disaster planning, or to obtain a Special Medical Needs Voluntary Registration form, please call Dare County Department of Social Services (252) 475-5500, Dare County Department of Public Health (252) 475-5019 or Emergency Management at (252) 475-5655.