4/18/23 @ 9:30 p.m.
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more.
SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY
When an evacuation order is given, your best choice is to travel to an area outside of the anticipated impact area. However there is a Special Medical and Transportation Needs Program is designed for those who:
1) must seek refuge in an emergency public shelter during an evacuation, AND
2) have special medical/functional needs OR require government transportation assistance to a public shelter.
The “Special Needs” Registry – Annual Enrollment is REQUIRED
Residents who wish to participate in the Special Needs Program, either for transportation assistance to a public shelter or supplemental medical assistance in a public shelter during a disaster, must enroll and update registration information annually prior to hurricane season (June 1st), even if there have been no status changes.
Enroll On-Line – use the Florida Department of Health web-based secure registration tool found at the link below. – Individuals can self-register or have their caregiver or a relative register for them.
Residents with questions about the Special Needs Registry may contact the health department via email at [email protected].
https://snr.flhealthresponse.com
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more.
SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY
When an evacuation order is given, your best choice is to travel to an area outside of the anticipated impact area. However there is a Special Medical and Transportation Needs Program is designed for those who:
1) must seek refuge in an emergency public shelter during an evacuation, AND
2) have special medical/functional needs OR require government transportation assistance to a public shelter.
The “Special Needs” Registry – Annual Enrollment is REQUIRED
Residents who wish to participate in the Special Needs Program, either for transportation assistance to a public shelter or supplemental medical assistance in a public shelter during a disaster, must enroll and update registration information annually prior to hurricane season (June 1st), even if there have been no status changes.
Enroll On-Line – use the Florida Department of Health web-based secure registration tool found at the link below. – Individuals can self-register or have their caregiver or a relative register for them.
Residents with questions about the Special Needs Registry may contact the health department via email at [email protected].
https://snr.flhealthresponse.com
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
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