The County of Indiana Board of Commissioners have recently entered into an agreement with Team Simulations of Florida for a subscription to their web-based Special Populations Information Registry, more commonly known as SPIN Registry. The database of voluntary registrants is administered by the Indiana County Emergency Management Agency as a mechanism for the county's municipal emergency management coordinators to identify at-risk citizens within their communities to respond and assist them in a disaster or large emergency. Funding for the initial two year subscription was provided through grant money allocated to the Armstrong-Indiana MHMR. The Indiana County Health and Human Services Subcommittee has reached out to the local medical and human services providers through its membership to coordinate a uniform countywide campaign to inform, educate, and register the interested clients who desire to participate. Numerous disciplines across several counties have come together to promote and facilitate the program with the ultimate focus on promoting identification, coordination, and assistance for at risk populations.

This project will be essential for locating residences of individuals requiring specific assistance during incidents requiring evacuation, sheltering, or response operations. After the detrimental impact of events such as Hurricane Katrina, the tornadic activity in Joplin, Missouri, and current widespread flooding across the Midwest it is evident that a product such as this will be vital in preplanning, response, and recovery for members of vulnerable populations.

Any individual interested in additional information can call 724-465-8200 extension 13. If you believe this would be appropriate for you or someone you love and care for to participate, please refer to this website or call above number to request assistance.

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