Planning for Special Needs

If you or anyone in your family has special needs, be sure your plan reflects them. For instance, for someone with special medical needs or a medical condition, you may want to include in your plan a medical history, copies of prescriptions, information for key health-care contacts.

Your Emergency Kit should also contain extra medications and supplies. You may not have access to conveniences, such as pharmacies, immediately after an emergency has occurred. It is also a good idea to teach others about any special needs, such as how to use medical equipment or administer medicine.

Consider signing up with the Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR). The Vulnerable Persons Registry is a free, voluntary and confidential service aimed at improving the safety of Sault Ste. Marie residents living at home who would be at greater risk during emergencies. The VPR improves safety by providing key information to local fire, police, paramedics and where authorized, PUC Inc. and Canadian Red Cross, in order to help them be more aware when addressing emergencies.

For more information, visit the Vulnerable Persons Registry or call the Coordinator at 705-942-6938 x3041.

Contact Us

Phone
705-541-5173

Email
l.perry@cityssm.on.ca

Fax
705-949-2341

TTY
1-877-606-6665

Location
65 Old Garden River Road
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 5A5

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