Clallam County Launches Project SAFER Initiative

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  Clallam County Health and Human Services launched Project SAFER on August 20, 2026“null”
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  Project SAFER aims to enhance safety during emergency encounters involving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities“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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  The initiative allows families and caregivers to complete a SAFER Response Form“Project SAFER Response FormIf you would prefer, you can print form.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. First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people. 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 SAFER Response Form details communication preferences and approach strategies for 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 forms will be stored in a HIPAA-compliant database“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 HIPAA-compliant database is accessible to police, fire, and emergency personnel“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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  The 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 SAFER Response Form can be completed by mail“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. First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people. 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 SAFER Response Form can be completed in person at the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services office“null”
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  A community event for Project SAFER will be held at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on August 20, 2026“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.”
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  The community event for Project SAFER will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.“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.”
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  Attendees will receive free fair entrance tickets“Your registration will hold FREE fair entrance tickets for the total number of people attending.”
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  The event aims to bring together families, caregivers, and emergency personnel“Project SAFER was an awesome opportunity for our community to bring together students and families with collaborative agencies. For me I saw an environment rich with a homecoming event that brought people closer.”
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  The event aims to foster understanding and collaboration“Project SAFER was an awesome opportunity for our community to bring together students and families with collaborative agencies. For me I saw an environment rich with a homecoming event that brought people closer.”