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Be Prepared Before Disaster Strikes- Register Today For Special Medical Needs Status

January 26, 2021
If you or someone you care for has a health condition and requires basic medical assistance during a disaster, register today for Special Medical Needs status.
The City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division maintains a registry of clients who have been identified as persons with Special Medical Needs. These individuals require assistance during emergency evacuations and sheltering. â€‹Registration for the 2021 calendar year is currently open.

If you or someone you care for is a Duval County resident that is medically dependent on electricity, oxygen, or may require basic assistance from medical professionals during a disaster, we encourage you to submit an application for Special Medical Needs status today. 

Visit this hyperlink to submit your application electronically, or contact the Emergency Preparedness Division to register by phone at (904) 255-3172.

Each client must re-register every year to remain in the system.