PRESS RELEASE
YELLOW DOT PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN SMITH COUNTY
Sometimes those injured in vehicle crashes aren’t able to give first responders information about their medical needs, medications or whom to notify. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation latest report (2004) there were 19,147 vehicle accidents involving senior citizens 55 and older. Of these accidents 4,577 were injury accidents and 141 were fatalities.
The Kansas Yellow Dot Program was launched statewide to address the issue.
The Smith County Treasurer, Sheriff and EMS Director are working together to launch the Kansas Yellow Dot Program in Smith County says Smith County Treasurer Mark Schemm. With the increase in customer traffic at the Treasurers Office this time of year it was a good time to launch the Yellow Dot Program, Schemm said.
The program is intended to give first responders such as law enforcement, EMS and firefighters a visual aid to recognize when occupants of a vehicle have special medical information stored in their vehicle.
The Kansas Yellow Dot in the back windshield of the recipient’s vehicle signifies that there is medical information stored in the glove compartment. In the event of an accident, or the recipient is unable to speak emergency personnel/first responders will have a brief description of medical needs and emergency contacts. Law Enforcement, fire departments, EMS/Ambulance services and hospitals all over the State of Kansas have been alerted to watch for the Kansas Yellow Dot.
The Kansas Yellow Dot kit contains instructions, medical information form, a self adhesive sticker and a bright yellow envelope. The recipient fills out the medical information form and attaches a recent photograph to the outside of the envelope. The envelope containing the information is placed in the recipient’s glove box. The sticker is placed on the outside of the lower corner of the rear windshield driver’s side.
The Kansas Yellow Dot Program is for Kansas seniors aged 55 and over. The kits are free and can be obtained from Sheriff Bruce Lehman, EMS Director Patrick Eastes or at the Smith County Treasurer’s office.
PRESS RELEASE
YELLOW DOT PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN SMITH COUNTY
Sometimes those injured in vehicle crashes aren’t able to give first responders information about their medical needs, medications or whom to notify. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation latest report (2004) there were 19,147 vehicle accidents involving senior citizens 55 and older. Of these accidents 4,577 were injury accidents and 141 were fatalities.
The Kansas Yellow Dot Program was launched statewide to address the issue.
The Smith County Treasurer, Sheriff and EMS Director are working together to launch the Kansas Yellow Dot Program in Smith County says Smith County Treasurer Mark Schemm. With the increase in customer traffic at the Treasurers Office this time of year it was a good time to launch the Yellow Dot Program, Schemm said.
The program is intended to give first responders such as law enforcement, EMS and firefighters a visual aid to recognize when occupants of a vehicle have special medical information stored in their vehicle.
The Kansas Yellow Dot in the back windshield of the recipient’s vehicle signifies that there is medical information stored in the glove compartment. In the event of an accident, or the recipient is unable to speak emergency personnel/first responders will have a brief description of medical needs and emergency contacts. Law Enforcement, fire departments, EMS/Ambulance services and hospitals all over the State of Kansas have been alerted to watch for the Kansas Yellow Dot.
The Kansas Yellow Dot kit contains instructions, medical information form, a self adhesive sticker and a bright yellow envelope. The recipient fills out the medical information form and attaches a recent photograph to the outside of the envelope. The envelope containing the information is placed in the recipient’s glove box. The sticker is placed on the outside of the lower corner of the rear windshield driver’s side.
The Kansas Yellow Dot Program is for Kansas seniors aged 55 and over. The kits are free and can be obtained from Sheriff Bruce Lehman, EMS Director Patrick Eastes or at the Smith County Treasurer’s office.