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CEDAR COUNTY SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY LAUNCHES
Cedar County Emergency Management and Cedar County Public Health have launched a new Special Needs Registry for residents in Cedar County. The Cedar County Special Needs Registry is a no-cost, volunteer registry of information by those with a mental or physical disability that would be helpful for emergency personnel to know when responding to a disaster.
Special needs are defined as a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more life activities. This confidential registry is only intended to provide information regarding anyone who would need extra assistance in times of emergency. The information contained in the Special Needs Registry will be used to better assist those challenged individuals in a disaster situation. Examples of special needs include, but are not limited to:
- Autism
- Mobility issues (wheelchairs, power chairs, walkers)
- Oxygen Dependency
- Hearing, vision, or speech deficits
- Mental Health Issues
- Dialysis Dependent
- Paralysis/ Stroke Patients
- Developmental/ Intellectual Disabilities
Any Cedar County resident who may require additional assistance due to special needs during a disaster may submit information to the registry. In the event that the person with special needs is unable to submit the information on their own, a person who is authorized to act on their behalf may do so (guardian, power of attorney, etc.). Residents with any physical, mental, sensory or intellectual disability that would keep an individual from leaving the home quickly in the event of an emergency, those who may need evacuation assistance, or those that need additional care during a disaster event are encouraged to submit information.
The information provided through the registry will be shared with local and county agencies for the purposes of emergency planning or disaster emergency response. The County will make every effort to respect privacy and confidentiality while providing for the needs of the people involved. Participation in the Cedar County Special Needs Registry is completely voluntary and participation in the registry may be rescinded at any time.
To submit your information for the Cedar County Special Needs registry, visit https://bit.ly/45ACtME or use the QR Code provided. To receive a paper copy of the form, please call Cedar County Emergency Management Agency at 563-886-3355 or Cedar County Public Health at 563-886-2226.
Welcome
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. This is coordinated effort, involving not only local, state, and federal governmental agencies, but also volunteer organizations and private sector businesses. Within an integrated framework, all of these groups work together to assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and eliminate or reduce the effects of natural, man-made, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters.
Are You Prepared?
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
From natural disasters to acts of terror, we are aware of the all too frequent events that impact our lives, our communities, and even countries halfway around the world. No single agency has the capacity, skills and resources, with which to address these disasters successfully. Disasters demand a combined and coordinated approach, linking the expertise and resources of the emergency management community and local authorities with a variety of other organizations. You can help by being prepared.
Experience
Emergency Management
Experience
To many, responding to disasters and emergencies does not come naturally. Cedar County response efforts have been developed through the use of thorough and informed planning, training, exercises, and unfortunately, experience of responding to past disasters. Emergency management is more than just responding to an event; it is a continuous circle of planning, testing, evaluating and mitigating. Learn more about the Emergency Management Planning Cycle and the events that have occurred in Cedar County.
Training
Tools used by Cedar County EMA
Experience
Training is essential to our mission. Local responders can check this link for information regarding upcoming course descriptions
Tools used by Cedar County EMA
Tools used by Cedar County EMA
Tools used by Cedar County EMA
From river gauges to radar, from traffic cameras to winter weather information, these links are some of the tools we use to help prepare Cedar County.
Cedar County is proud to be a Storm Ready Community
