Article: VERNON HILLS POLICE SEEK PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Vernon Hills Police Department is in the process of updating its Emergency Disaster Medical and Mass Casualty Plan Resource Directory and is seeking the names of any Vernon Hills residents who, because of special needs, wish to be included in the directory. The directory is a confidential list of residents in the community who might require special assistance should an emergency occur.

Depending on the nature of the disaster, normal transportation and evacuation could become disturbed, thus possibly making it difficult for individuals with special needs to care for themselves.

In the event of an areawide disaster, the Vernon Hills Police Department and the Countryside Fire Protection ...

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