Beverley Wheeler, Special Medical Needs Coordinator
Pitt County Office Building
1717 West Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252) 902-3956
Cell: (252) 814-4653
Fax: (252) 830-6348
Email
The Special Medical Needs Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining the Special Medical Needs Plan that identifies and assists individuals with special medical needs in times of an emergency or disaster. These populations include individuals with medical needs that require daily medical attention and who would be adversely affected by the interruption of services such as utilities, transportation, or daily professional care.
People with special medical needs include individuals who would need assistance with medical care or personal care during evacuations and sheltering because of physical or mental impairments. The level of care required for these individuals would go beyond the basic first aid level of care that is available in general public shelters.
Pitt County Emergency Management has developed a computerized registry for people with special medical needs who may require assistance in the event of a disaster, such as a tornado, severe storm, or chemical spill. This is a voluntary registration. The information provided is kept confidential in accordance with state and federal privacy laws. It will be used by emergency personnel only to assure an individual's safety in the event of a disaster.
Registration Instructions: If you meet the criteria specified on the registration form and wish to be included in the registry, please print out, read and complete the following forms. Mail it to Pitt County Emergency Management, 1717 West Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27834. If you have any questions, please call (252) 902-3956 or (252) 902-3950.
