by A new tool has been made available to Banks County families and caregivers to enhance emergency response. Logan’s List is a private, voluntary registration for locals with special needs that was started by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, EMA, and E-911.
Families can exchange critical information about loved ones with neurological, mental, or physical illnesses thanks to the program. By using this knowledge, first responders can adjust their strategy, stay clear of triggers, and guarantee the most suitable and safe reaction.
A growing safety resource in Northeast Georgia
After a severely autistic teen in West Georgia spurred action, lawmakers adopted Logan’s Law in 2021. In order to assist first responders in helping Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens, the law created a volunteer database.
Along with Habersham and other counties in Northeast Georgia, Banks County now uses Logan’s List. The list is kept in the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in Habersham by E-911 dispatchers. Details such whether the individual is nonverbal, has sensory sensitivity, or has a tendency to wander are provided by an alert when a 911 call includes a registered person or address.
When Habersham County approved the program, Lynn Smith, the E-911 director at the time, stated that safety is always the top priority in an emergency. After being dispatched, emergency responders can respond more humanely thanks to Logan’s List.
How Logan s List helps
The Logan’s List lists potential distressing triggers. First responders can use it to determine what or who to search for. Additionally, it guarantees the most economical and suitable solution.
Dispatchers can check the registry and notify responders before they arrive if a nonverbal resident dials 911 and remains silent.
According to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, this information enables first responders to handle problems with compassion and understanding. It can save a life to know how to react to someone who has autism, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, sensory difficulties, or other disorders. Logan’s Law swiftly and politely closes the communication gap.
Quick, simple, and confidential
It is voluntary to participate. Records are safely kept in the local E-911 database for three years, or until the family updates or deletes them.
Online registration is available to Banks County residents at bankscountysheriff.org/logans-law.
