The Office of Special Healthcare Needs Emergency Preparedness Program and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) have developed a Special Needs Emergency Registry for residents with disabilities, chronic conditions, and other healthcare needs such as: use of oxygen, respirator/ventilator, dialysis, pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin-dependent; use of a wheelchair, walker/cane, prosthesis, or an assistive animal; visually impaired, legally blind, hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, non-verbal, or cognitively/developmentally delayed.

The Special Needs Emergency Registry provides individuals the opportunity to voluntarily provide disability and healthcare information that require specialized assistance during emergencies. Information received will be kept confidential for use by emergency responders, such as town/city police or fire department. The intent of the registry is to have a reliable system for the identification of Rhode Islanders that require special assistance during emergencies.

Register by mail using the text version of the Special Needs Emergency Registry Form:

Alternative Formats: To obtain copies of the Special Needs Emergency Registry Form in alternative formats contact 401.222.4616 (v) RI Relay 711 (TTY).

Special Needs Emergency Registry Posters: We encourage printing and posting.

HEALTH Information Line
1-800-942-7434

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