Yellow Dot Program Introduced by Sullivan County TRIAD
April 17, 2012 by The Catskill Chronicle
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 17, 2012) – The Yellow Dot Program, sponsored by Sullivan County TRIAD, is now available for interested Sullivan County seniors.
Yellow Dot is a national program that began in Connecticut in 2002 to help first responders obtain accurate information about victims immediately upon arrival at the scene of an auto accident.
The program consists of a placing a medical information card with a recent photo in your car’s glove compartment and affixing a yellow dot decal to the inside left corner of the rear windshield of the car.
In the event of an emergency, first responders can identify the vehicle as that of a Yellow Dot participant and will immediately know to look in the glove compartment for the packet of information that can provide a quick and accurate medical history including necessary personal information, prescription information, physician names, emergency contact numbers, and preferred language. The addition of a current photo helps first responders assure correct identification.
“It’s a simple concept that can help save lives by saving time in life-threatening situations,” said Kaytee Warren, chief professional officer of United Way of Sullivan County, a sponsor of the Yellow Dot Program in Sullivan County. “We’re happy to be part of TRIAD and to have the opportunity to help make this program available to seniors in our community.”
To obtain a Yellow Dot Kit for your vehicle, contact Deborah Allen at Sullivan County Office for the Aging, 845-807-0241.
TRIAD (a partnership of senior representatives, law enforcement and senior advocates from over twenty area agencies) meets quarterly (January, April, July and October) on the last Friday of that month at Cornell Cooperative Extension. TRIAD’s mission is to prevent elder abuse and works to maintain and improve the quality of life for Sullivan County senior citizens. Sullivan County residents interested in joining TRIAD are encouraged to call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-292-6180 to speak to Bonnie Lewis.
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Yellow Dot Program Introduced by Sullivan County TRIAD
April 17, 2012 by The Catskill Chronicle
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (April 17, 2012) – The Yellow Dot Program, sponsored by Sullivan County TRIAD, is now available for interested Sullivan County seniors.
The program consists of a placing a medical information card with a recent photo in your car’s glove compartment and affixing a yellow dot decal to the inside left corner of the rear windshield of the car.
In the event of an emergency, first responders can identify the vehicle as that of a Yellow Dot participant and will immediately know to look in the glove compartment for the packet of information that can provide a quick and accurate medical history including necessary personal information, prescription information, physician names, emergency contact numbers, and preferred language. The addition of a current photo helps first responders assure correct identification.
“It’s a simple concept that can help save lives by saving time in life-threatening situations,” said Kaytee Warren, chief professional officer of United Way of Sullivan County, a sponsor of the Yellow Dot Program in Sullivan County. “We’re happy to be part of TRIAD and to have the opportunity to help make this program available to seniors in our community.”
To obtain a Yellow Dot Kit for your vehicle, contact Deborah Allen at Sullivan County Office for the Aging, 845-807-0241.
TRIAD (a partnership of senior representatives, law enforcement and senior advocates from over twenty area agencies) meets quarterly (January, April, July and October) on the last Friday of that month at Cornell Cooperative Extension. TRIAD’s mission is to prevent elder abuse and works to maintain and improve the quality of life for Sullivan County senior citizens. Sullivan County residents interested in joining TRIAD are encouraged to call Cornell Cooperative Extension at 845-292-6180 to speak to Bonnie Lewis.
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