In preparation for
potential emergency events, the New Jersey Office of Emergency
Management has created New Jersey’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters
– a free, voluntary and confidential program designed to assist people
with special needs who may find it difficult to get to safety in the
event of an emergency. People with special needs (or caregivers on their
behalf) are encouraged to register electronically, if possible, by
accessing
https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds. Alternatively, they can
call New Jersey’s toll-free 2-1-1 telephone service. This service will
register people, offer free translation, and provide TTY services for
the hearing-impaired. Paper registration forms are also available in all
21 county offices of emergency management via:
