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1. How do I sign up for the Access & Functional Needs Registry, and how will my information be used?

There are two ways you can sign up for the registry:

1. Save the Access & Functional Needs Registry form below to your computer:
   • Access & Functional Needs Registry Form - English (PDF)
   • Formulario de Registro de Necesidades Accesible y Funcionales - Español (PDF)
   • After completing the Access & Functional Needs Registry form, drop it off or mail it to:
     New Hanover County Senior Resource Center
     2222 S College Road
     Wilmington, NC 28403
2. To register online:
   • View an online application to register for the Access & Functional Needs Registry.
   • Registrarse por computadora para el Registro de Necesidades Accesible y Funcionales.

If you have any questions about the Access & Functional Needs Registry, or need to update your information in the registry, call 910-798-6400.

How is the Access & Functional Needs Registry information used?

• Signing up for the Access & Functional Needs Registry is completely voluntary. Information submitted is strictly confidential and will only be used in the event of an emergency.
• 36 to 72 hours before an emergency situation is expected to affect our area, trained volunteers will call each person on the Access & Functional Needs Registry. The volunteer will review your Personal Disaster Plan with you, and will notify local officials if you are in need of additional assistance.
• Learn more in the Access & Functional Needs Registry Brochure (PDF) and in the Oxygen Preparedness Brochure (PDF).

2. Access & Functional Needs Task Force

The Access & Functional Needs Task Force is a group of health and adult service professionals who volunteer to assist individuals who may need extra help during emergency situations. Within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), this group is referred to as the Individual Care Coordination Center (IC-3). The Access & Functional Needs Task Force:

• Hold frequent meetings throughout the year to refine emergency preparedness plans and address any problems that may occur.
• Evaluate resources and services available for individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency due to physical, medical, or functional limitations.
• Work with adult services agencies, home health nurses, and oxygen providers to help residents develop a disaster plan specific to their needs.
• Coordinate with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers to provide assistance to registered individuals in the event of an emergency.

If you would like to participate on this non-appointed Task Force, please email Audrey Hart or call 910-798-6900.

3. Access & Functional Needs Registry Volunteers

The Access & Functional Needs Registry database is maintained by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), located at the Senior Resource Center. RSVP volunteers keep all registry information confidential, and will only share your information with emergency responders in the event you need help evacuating or need other assistance during an emergency.

If you would like to volunteer to support the Access & Functional Needs Registry, please email the Senior Resource Center or call 910-798-6406.