HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING GEORGIA'S YELLOW DOT PROGRAM RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF IMPLEMENTING GEORGIA'S
YELLOW DOT PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the Division of Aging Services of the Georgia's Department of Human
Services has established the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program as a free program to help save
lives;
WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program has been implemented in other
municipalities in Georgia;
WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program provides first responders with
information regarding a person's medical conditions, medications, medical allergies and
recent surgeries to help medical professionals make the best decision about the person's
emergency medical treatment;
WHEREAS, the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program requires a person to fill out a form
and place a Yellow Dot decal on their vehicle or near the main entrance of their home to
alert first responders that vital medical information is stored in the glove compartment
of their vehicle or on the refrigerator in their home;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE COMMISSION OF AUGUSTA,GEORGIA HEREBY
RESOLVES to support and implement the Georgia's Yellow Dot Program throughout its
jurisdiction to make sure citizens of the community are getting the care they need during
an emergency.
FURTHER, the Commission hereby directs the establishment of the Georgia's
Yellow Dot Program in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Division of
Aging Services of the Georgia's Department of Human Services.
THIS RESOLUTION supersedes any other previous resolutions,proclamations,or
directives in conflict. THIS RESOLUTION shall take effect immediately and shall remain
in effect until such time as the Commission rescinds it.
Duly adopted this day of OY2r r\Noe f , 2017.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
By:
Hardie Davis,Jr
/ t( As its Mayor
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