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disasters occur, people need to evacuate their homes quickly
to get to safety. Due to their medical or other conditions,
some people will need assistance to do this. The Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) has developed the Emergency Evacuation Assistance
Program (EEAP), which is a registry of those that need help
when an emergency evacuation is necessary.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
People who on a daily basis require skilled nursing care,
assistance with daily living, or have life-saving medical
equipment dependent on electricity should register with the
EEAP.
BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
All of the facilities and services utilized are planned
to service those residents that have registered. If county
residents call at the last minute, all attempts will be made
to assist them, but the people on the registry will have priority.
If a sudden swift moving incident occurs, such as a wildfire,
OEM will be able to find you faster.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Sheltering: Strengthened facilities that are opened during
an emergency offer trained county employees and healthcare
staff who will provide minimal healthcare assistance. Generator-powered
healthcare facilities, are also available for those registrants
who use medical equipment that is energy dependent. If you
require a caregiver, that person should accompany you to the
SNEC and stay with you.
Transportation: Some EEAP registrants are eligible for transportation
that is provided by county
departments. Liftgate buses and other specialized transportation
will pick up those registered and take them to and from their
homes to their assigned
facility.
WHEN A DISASTER OCCURS
Trained staff, using the contact information you put on the
application will notify you that an evacuation order has been
issued. They will request that you be ready for transportation
at a certain time.
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