In the event
of an evacuation order "Special Needs
Citizens" are described as follows:
Anyone who cannot
drive and cannot arrange for
transportation.
Anyone with a
disability or special health care need and
requires assistance in getting out of the
area,
Anyone who does not
have dependable transportation and no safe
destination.
If you or someone that
you know fits the above description's),
PLEASE CALL 2-1-1 as soon as possible to
register with the Governor's Division of
Emergency Management. It is very
important that "Special Needs Citizens"
register with 2-1-1 (it's a free call).
This will enable Emergency Management
official to have a record of you needs and
to be better prepared to evacuate you by
public transportation to a shelter if the
need arises.
DO NOT WAIT FOR AN
EVACUATION ORDER TO REGISTER. Even if
your health and transportation need are
temporary, local governmental agencies need
this information now in order to prepare for
safe and orderly evacuations.
Special Needs Citizens
living in the incorporated city limits of
Dickinson call also register by completing
the below on line form.