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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 allowing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to create emergency response profiles“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 Project SAFER Response Form is available 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 is available 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 Project SAFER Response Form is available in person at Clallam County Health & Human ServicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Project SAFER Response Form will store details about communication needs“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 Project SAFER Response Form will store details about approach preferences 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 Project SAFER Response Form complies with HIPAA“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.”
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The Project SAFER Response Form ensures privacy“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 ensures secure access for policeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Project SAFER Response, Form ensures secure access for fire personnelNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Project SAFER Response Form ensures secure access for emergency personnel“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.”
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The initiative was 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 was at the Clallam County Fairgrounds“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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Local leaders, including Gary Fraser of OESD114, praised the collaboration between 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, OESD114”
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Local leaders, including Jen Mackey of Sequim High School, praised the collaboration between agencies“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 form will be accessible to first responders to improve emergency interactions“First Responders will be able to access this information to better assist people.”
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A community event is planned for August 20 to promote the program“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.”