Preparing for a hurricane evacuation can be difficult for anyone, but for coastal residents with medical needs, physical disabilities, or limited transportation options, evacuation can present even greater challenges. The Coastal Health District encourages residents who may need evacuation assistance to apply now for the Hurricane Registry.

The Hurricane Registry is a confidential list of residents who may require transportation assistance during a hurricane evacuation. Coastal Georgia health departments work closely with local emergency management agencies to coordinate evacuations for registered individuals when there is a significant threat from a hurricane.

You cannot wait until a storm is approaching to apply - you must apply in advance so emergency managers can arrange for transportation assistance before a storm arrives. Applications for the Hurricane Registry are accepted all year.

You can apply for the Hurricane Registry in one of two ways:

• Residents of Liberty and Long counties can call toll-free to 1-833-CHD-REGISTRY (1-833-243-7344). A representative will take some basic information and then your local health department will follow up with you to complete the application.
• Visit the Coastal Health District website at coastalhealthdistrict.org/registry to download an application. Once completed, the application should be mailed or hand-delivered to your local county health department.

Examples of qualifying conditions include individuals with no transportation access and:

• who need assistance with activities of daily living like eating, taking medication, dressing, bathing, communicating, transferring from bed to chair, and toileting.
• who require life-saving medical support such as IV medication, tube feeding, dialysis and supplemental oxygen, and power-dependent equipment.

For more information about the Coastal Health District’s Hurricane Registry, visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/registry.