New York A01479 mandates counties to maintain a confidential registry of people with disabilities for disaster evacuation and sheltering.

New York A01479 requires counties with a local disaster preparedness plan to maintain a confidential registry of people of all ages with disabilities. This registry identifies individuals needing assistance during evacuations and sheltering due to disabilities. Counties must annually update the registry and inform the public about its availability. Community-based service providers assist in collecting registration information. The registry is confidential but can be shared with other counties, state, and federal agencies for disaster preparedness.

New York A01479 mandates counties to maintain a confidential registry of people with disabilities for disaster evacuation and sheltering.

New York A01479 requires counties with a local disaster preparedness plan to maintain a confidential registry of people of all ages with disabilities. This registry identifies individuals needing assistance during evacuations and sheltering due to disabilities. Counties must annually update the registry and inform the public about its availability. Community-based service providers assist in collecting registration information. The registry is confidential but can be shared with other counties, state, and federal agencies for disaster preparedness.