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Clallam County has launched Project SAFER“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 is a new initiative to improve emergency responses for people 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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The program includes a response form that families can complete“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 response form allows families to share communication preferences and needs 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 will be stored securely under HIPAA guidelines“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 form will be accessible to police, fire, and emergency personnel“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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Clallam County is hosting a Project SAFER event at the Clallam County Fairgrounds“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 Project SAFER event is scheduled for 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 event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.“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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Registration for the event is available online“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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Registration for the event is available by mailNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Registration for the event is available in person at the Clallam County Department of Health and Human ServicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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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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Volunteers will direct attendees to the event location“Once registered, fair entrance passes will be available outside of the YELLOW ticket booth gate. Please look for our friendly Project SAFER volunteers for your tickets and they will guide you to our location within the fairgrounds.”
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Local educators and community leaders praised the initiative“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. I would love to be a part of this continued tradition. - Gary Fraser, Assistant Director Special Services, OESD114I 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”
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The initiative was called a 'brilliant idea' by local educators and community leaders“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 School”
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The initiative will help first responders better assist people during emergencies“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.”