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Emergency Management Urges Citizens To Use Special Needs Registry

January 23, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

Alexander County Emergency Management would like to urge the community to register for The Special Needs Registry. The Special Needs Registry has been established to assist those with special needs during an emergency or disaster situation. If you or a family member has any of the following conditions, please add your information to the registry: hearing impaired, visually impaired, speech impaired, memory impaired, mentally impaired, special behavioral concerns, bedridden, use wheelchair, use walker, use cane, requires 24-hour caregiver, bariatric needs, ongoing contagious condition, allergies, seizures, special dietary needs, DNR (do not resuscitate), living will, special medication, insulin dependent, wound care, incontinence, ostomy care, suction, G-tube, N-G tube, dialysis, sleep apnea machine, pacemaker, defibrillator, portable oxygen tank, oxygen generator, or other special needs.

You can register by visiting http://alexandercountync.gov/specialneeds/ or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

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