Vulnerable Person Registry

The key objectives of the Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR) initiative are to improve the safety of vulnerable individuals in Sparwood and to support positive communication between the District and the community.

The development and implementation of a VPR is an essential piece to the District’s emergency preparedness efforts as it will improve both disaster planning and response capacity by providing key information to authorized response personnel during emergency events. This also includes impacts from power outages and residential evacuation needs.

A vulnerable person is defined as an individual who due to age, illness, trauma, disability or another reason, may be unable to take care of themselves or protect themselves against harm. This registry will ensure that first responders and emergency social services teams are better prepared to provide proper assistance in the event of an emergency. If a vulnerable person is thought to be at risk, their personal information will be shared with emergency responders, allowing them to provide effective assistance to the registrant.

Emergencies and disasters can strike at any moment and without warning – they can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or be constrained to your home. In the event of an emergency, many of these vulnerable people do not evacuate due to limited means – whether they have no place to go, no way of transportation or they lack the assistance required to be able to leave safely. Vulnerable people are more likely to suffer in times of emergency especially if they lack adequate support systems.

Having your name on this registry is not compulsory and participation is completely voluntary. All information provided will remain confidential and will only be released to emergency responders when an emergency occurs or during emergency preparedness planning. It is important to note that registering your name does not guarantee extra assistance in an emergency.

Several formats of the form are available:

  • Online (found below) 
  • Fillable PDF found here
  • Paper copies can be found at the District Office, located at 136 Spruce Avenue

When completed, the registry forms can be submitted online at emailed to hr@sparwood.ca or returned to the District Office at 136 Spruce Avenue during regular work hours of 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Any further questions regarding this registry can be directed to 250.425.6271 or hr@sparwood.ca.

Please complete one registry form for each vulnerable person in your household; additional copies can be picked up at the District Office.

 

Online Vulnerable Person Registry Form

Include: name, address, phone, email and relationship to you

Include: name, address, phone, email and relationship to you

I allow the District of Sparwood to provide the information I have included in my Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) application to the local fire, police, paramedics and any other emergency responders for use in emergency situations. The information that I have provided is up to date and accurate. I understand that I still need to call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency and that I am responsible for having my own emergency preparedness plan in place.

I agree that my participation in the VPR is a completely voluntary sharing of information in the best interest of my safety. I understand that I am free to withdraw at any time without any given reason. While this VPR is created to help mitigate the risk of harm in the event of an emergency, it does not guarantee safety or protection.

I declare that I am 18 years of age or older and that I have the authority to provide this personal information on behalf of the Registrant. I further declare that I have read the information provided and I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of this personal information. 

The District of Sparwood ensures measures are taken to protect your information so that only those who require access will be able to do so. The data will remain secured and only used for the purpose it was collected. Should an emergency event occur, your information will be provided to authorized emergency responders to support your needs during an emergency.

For more information the District of Sparwood Confidentiality and Privacy Policy can be found at www.sparwood.ca.

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