Project SAFER Launches First Responder Database

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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 allows families to create detailed profiles for first responders to access“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 profiles are 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 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 & Human ServicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  First responders will be able to access the information“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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  The information will help first responders better communicate with individuals during emergencies“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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  The program will be highlighted at a community event 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 will take place at the Clallam County Fairgrounds“Please register below for the Project SAFER Event at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on August 20, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.”