Clallam County Launches Project SAFER

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  Clallam County launched Project SAFER on August 20, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Project SAFER aims to improve emergency responses for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)“Our MissionProject SAFER (Special Assistance For Emergency Response) will strive to improve encounters between community members who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and members of our police, fire and emergency personnel.”
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  Project SAFER provides a form for families to share communication preferences and approach strategies with first responders“Individuals, families, care providers, and community partners will collaborate to ensure inclusive and secure emergency interactions by supplying First Responders with details regarding approach preferences, communication needs, and strategies.”
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  The form provided by Project SAFER is stored securely under HIPAA regulations“These forms will be stored in a First Responder database in accordance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This federal law protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed online“The form may be completed online, mailed, or delivered to Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed by mail“The form may be completed online, mailed, or delivered to Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health.”
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  The Project SAFER Response Form can be completed in person at Clallam County Health and Human ServicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  A community event at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on August 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will offer free fair tickets for registered attendees“August 20, 2026 Project Safer Event Please register below for the Project SAFER Event at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on August 20, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Your registration will hold FREE fair entrance tickets for the total number of people attending.”
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  The event aims to foster collaboration between families, care providers, and emergency personnel“Project SAFER (Special Assistance For Emergency Response) will strive to improve encounters between community members who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and members of our police, fire and emergency personnel. Individuals, families, care providers, and community partners will collaborate to ensure inclusive and secure emergency interactions by supplying First Responders with details regarding approach preferences, communication needs, and strategies. This initiative aims to enhance safety for all parties involved.”
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  Feedback from local educators and community leaders highlights the importance of the initiative“I am most excited for the collaboration with the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office and the creation of the Project SAFER Response Form. It is such a brilliant idea to give the option to families to create a profile of the disabled individual so first responders are able to pull up their information and understand how to respond and communicate with them immediately. - Jen Mackey, Special Education Teacher, Sequim High SchoolWhat an incredible event. Bringing a community together to this magnitude was amazing. Giving the community a chance to interact with the county stake holders, county providers and first responders lend great learning moments for all of us. Very well done to all involved. - Steven Hughes, Regional Manager Morningside”