Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry

Address

3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

(401) 222-5960

https://health.ri.gov/emergency/about/specialneedsregistry/

Description:

Enrolling in the Special Needs Emergency Registry lets police, fire, and other first responders in your community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency.

Many people may need extra help during a time of emergency, including people who:

Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin);
Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device;
Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf;
Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or
Use assistive animals or a prosthesis.

The information submitted to the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry is shared with local and state first responders and emergency management officials. Your information is held confidentially and only accessed to assist in your safety and well-being. The Department of Health and Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency have worked with E-911 to notify first responders when they are responding to a household that may have someone enrolled in the Registry. While enrolling in the special needs registry does not guarantee assistance, this notification allows first responders additional time to consider how to best respond to that incident. Please note that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times and only those who have a reason to access the information are authorized to do so.

Description

Enrolling in the Special Needs Emergency Registry lets police, fire, and other first responders in your community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency. Many people may need extra help during a time of emergency, including people who: Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin); Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device; Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf; Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or Use assistive animals or a prosthesis. The information submitted to the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry is shared with local and state first responders and emergency management officials. Your information is held confidentially and only accessed to assist in your safety and well-being. The Department of Health and Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency have worked with E-911 to notify first responders when they are responding to a household that may have someone enrolled in the Registry. While enrolling in the special needs registry does not guarantee assistance, this notification allows first responders additional time to consider how to best respond to that incident. Please note that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times and only those who have a reason to access the information are authorized to do so.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin); Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device; Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf; Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or Use assistive animals or a prosthesis.

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or Visit Website for Information

Languages

English, Spanish & Portuguese

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Andrea Creach
    Phone:
    401-222-5960
    Email:
    andrea.creach@health.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-222-5960
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Number:
    711
    Name:
    Relay
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Intake Process:

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Program Fees:

    No Fees

    Languages:

    English, Spanish & Portuguese

    Eligibility:

    Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin);
    Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device;
    Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf;
    Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or
    Use assistive animals or a prosthesis.

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    State of Rhode Island Department of Health

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    February 11, 2020

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    Enrolling in the Special Needs Emergency Registry lets police, fire, and other first responders in your community better prepare for and respond to your needs during a hurricane, storm, or other emergency. Many people may need extra help during a time of emergency, including people who: Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin); Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device; Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf; Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or Use assistive animals or a prosthesis. The information submitted to the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry is shared with local and state first responders and emergency management officials. Your information is held confidentially and only accessed to assist in your safety and well-being. The Department of Health and Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency have worked with E-911 to notify first responders when they are responding to a household that may have someone enrolled in the Registry. While enrolling in the special needs registry does not guarantee assistance, this notification allows first responders additional time to consider how to best respond to that incident. Please note that strict confidentiality is maintained at all times and only those who have a reason to access the information are authorized to do so.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Use life support systems such as oxygen, respirator, ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, or who have chronic conditions and require treatment (e.g., diabetics requiring insulin); Have mobility needs and use a wheelchair, scooter, walker, cane, or other mobility device; Are visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, or Deaf; Have speech, cognitive, developmental or behavioral health disabilities; or Use assistive animals or a prosthesis.

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call or Visit Website for Information

    Languages

    English, Spanish & Portuguese

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Andrea Creach
      Phone:
      401-222-5960
      Email:
      andrea.creach@health.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-222-5960
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Number:
      711
      Name:
      Relay
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      3 Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Physical (Primary)

      3 Capitol Hill
      Providence, RI 02908

      Contacts

      Andrea Creach

      Primary Contact

      (401) 222-5960

      andrea.creach@health.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 222-5960

      Relay

      711

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