Purpose
To create a systematic mechanism to identify people who mayrequire special assistance in the event of a disaster. Thefirst component of this system is to create a voluntary,confidential and secure database of frail senior citizens andpersons with disabilities, within the 9-1-1 Computer AidedDispatch System (CAD). This voluntary registry will provideimmediate information to fire, medical and law enforcement;9-1-1 emergency response personnel.

Goals
The Goals of the Oakland 9-1-1 Disaster Registry for Seniors and Disabled Persons is to create and maintain a 24 hour accessible database of highly vulnerable populations in the City of Oakland, in order to better assist dispatchers and firefighters responding to 9-1-1 calls and provide vital, life safety information to emergency first responders.

For more information or to request an application contact the Communications Division at: 238-3938.