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The New Jersey Special Needs Advisory Panel (NJSNAP) is an advisory board
to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM) on
issues affecting the special needs population in New Jersey before, during
and after a disaster.
NJSNAP identifies issues affecting members of New Jersey’s special
needs population in their emergency preparedness, and issues affecting
emergency management personnel as they prepare to assist individuals with
special needs.
NJSNAP is also tasked with making recommendations, developing solutions,
drafting proposed legislation, formulating memos of understanding, and
devising programs to address identified issues as directed by NJOEM.
All NJSNAP activities are conducted in coordination with NJOEM. Any agency,
residential facility representative, or individual requesting assistance
from NJSNAP will be served as efficiently as possible. Unresolved issues
will be referred to the appropriate local, State, Federal or private authority.
To contact NJSNAP, e-mail Mary Goepfert at: lppgoepm@gw.njsp.org or
609-584-5000 ext. 5117
609-584-1528 (FAX)
Contact Mary Goepfert for information on the SNAP Strategic plan and current projects.
For a copy of the 2006-2007 SNAP Annual Report, click here
People with disabilities and special needs often need additional time
and assistance to prepare for a disaster. If you have Disabilities
or other Special Needs, follow this NJOEM
link for more information
on creating an emergency preparedness kit and plan that will work for you.
People with Special Needs are individuals in New Jersey who have a physical
or mental condition and/or medical care need who, after exhausting all
other resources (family, neighbors, public transportation, etc.), still
need assistance for evacuation and/or sheltering before, during and possibly
after a disaster or emergency.
These individuals reside in single homes or multiple family dwellings;
or in hospitals, residential health care facilities or any State- or Federally-funded
community-based residences or services that already include emergency planning
requirements.
NJSNAP is comprised of representatives from the following agencies:
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