The Dawson County Sheriff’s Department is initializing a method in which to assist Senior Citizens in Dawson County should the need arise. Sgt. Tony Wooten with the Dawson County Sheriff’s office states, "The main purpose for this list is for information such as emergency contacts, medical conditions and current medications to be readily available if emergency services are needed at the home of a senior citizen in Dawson County."

A form for emergency personnel has been devised and once completed is asked to be placed in a visible location on the refrigerator. "By placing the list on the refrigerator, emergency personnel will know where to look for this list immediately upon entrance to the home," Wooten continues. The list will also be used in contacting senior citizens during emergency situations or inclement weather conditions to ensure that no assistance is needed.

“It is very comforting to know that senior citizens in Dawson County will have someone checking on them in emergency events as well as inclement weather conditions," commented Rachelle Thurmond, Coordinator of the Dawson County Senior Center. "I applaud Sgt. Wooten and the Dawson County Sheriff’s Department for implementing this plan.”

The forms are available at the Sheriff’s office and the Dawson County Senior Center. For more information, please visit the Dawson County Sheriff’s website at dawsoncountysheriff.org or contact Sgt. Tony Wooten at 706-344-3535. You may also contact Rachelle Thurmond at the Dawson County Senior Center at 706-344-3700. A form can be mailed to you and assistance can be provided to complete the form, if needed.