Illinois Premise Alert Program - Public Act 96 - 0788
Overview
The Illinois Premise Alert Program Act allows individuals with special needs, their families or caregivers, to provide information to police, fire and EMS personnel describing what special considerations may be required when responding to that individual’s residence or place of work. You can read a copy of the Act here - Illinois Premise Alert Program Act
Do I qualify as a Special Needs person?
As quoted from the Premise Alert Program:
“Disability” means an individual’s physical or mental impairment substantially limits one more of the major life activities; a record of such impairment; or when the individual is regarded as having such an impairment.
“Special Needs Individuals” means those individuals who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by individuals generally.
Where is the information stored?
The information is stored in our 9-1-1 database and will be kept there for a period of two years. You can submit your information again when this time period is up. All information given is kept confidential and only given out to emergency personnel while responding to a location in their coverage area.