Emergency FAQs.Dec2019.pdf
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STRATEGIC ACTION FOR EMERGENCIES (S.A.F.E.) -- A CHATHAM COUNTY Access and Functional Needs Registry
STRATEGIC ACTION FOR EMERGENCIES (S.A.F.E.)
S.A.F.E. is an access and functional needs registry (formerly called special needs) maintained by Chatham County, North Carolina for residents to indicate to first responders and emergency officials that they may need special assistance during emergencies or disasters. Special assistance may be required for mobility problems, vision and hearing impairment, lack of transportation, critical health issues and other needs which cause unique challenges during an emergency.
S.A.F.E. was created through a joint effort by Chatham County Council on Aging, Communications, Emergency Management, and Department of Social Services to provide residents a secure means to report information and first responders access when residents call for help.
INFORMATION COLLECTED
When registering you will be asked to provide the following, at a minimum:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
Other optional information may be submitted, at your discretion:
- Additional Addresses
- Diagnosis (if relevant)
- Medications
- Allergies
- Special needs, such as hearing impaired, mobility issues, special devices, sight impaired, transportation needs, etc.
- Family information
- Pet information
- Emergency contacts (friends or family)
INFORMATION PRIVACY
All information provided remains confidential and is only used in an emergency situation. The information gathered may be shared with first responder agencies during an emergency to notify or assist citizens with access and functional needs and provide assistance, when necessary.
REGISTERING FOR S.A.F.E.
You can register with S.A.F.E. online or over the telephone:
- Register Online - Click here to register through the Chatham County's S.A.F.E. online portal
- Register by Phone - Register over the telephone by calling any of the following (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm):
- Chatham County Emergency Management at 919-545-8163
- Chatham County Department of Social Services at 919-542-2759
- Chatham County Council on Aging at 919-542-4512 (Pittsboro Office) or 919-742-3975 (Siler City Office)
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Contact Chatham County Emergency Management at 919-545-8163 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm).
Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00pm -- Presentation About Re-Establishing the County's CERT Program
OPEN FHA Meeting -- A presentation by AnneMarie Riether, FHA Director of Health, Safety & Security, about the CERT Program.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a federally-established program Under the Department of Homeland Security/Ready.gov), which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Among the 50 states, CERT programs are managed by the county and/or municipal emergency management officials. In the past, Chatham County participated in the program; however, approximately 10 years ago, the two immediately-prior County Emergency Management Directors withdrew support for the program and canceled any funding for on-going CERT volunteer training.
Fearrington Village had been an active participant with more than 50 active volunteers. Several years after the county withdrew support for the program, the Fearrington CERT program was closed. Without on-going training, especially over the course of multiple years, volunteers could not be effective or do their work safely.
Fearrington Village had been an active participant with more than 50 active volunteers. Several years after the county withdrew support for the program, the Fearrington CERT program was closed. Without on-going training, especially over the course of multiple years, volunteers could not be effective or do their work safely.
The newly-appointed (November 2017) Chatham County Emergency Management Director, Steve Newton, is reinstating CERT in the county.
AnneMarie Riether, the FHA Director of Health, Safety, & Security (HSS), will be speaking about the program and the opportunity for a limited number or Fearrington residents to participate in a CERT training program.
All Fearrington residents, especially former CERT members and others who are interested in becoming members, are encouraged to attend.
- Q and A on CERT Issues
- Q and A on issues of general interest.
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