LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Did you know that the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department (MMCSD) participates in the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Homeland Security’s Yellow Dot program?
It’s designed to provide first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency on Tennessee’s roadways. The information can mean the difference between “life and death” in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious incident. This is especially important for older drivers and those with special medical conditions.
Motorists who are interested in the Yellow Dot program should reach out to official at the MMCSD to receive a Yellow Dot packet. Then participants will complete the medical information sheet, which consists of their emergency contact information, medical information, recent surgeries, hospital preferences, current medications, insurance and physician information. A personalized photo should also be taken and placed on the sheet.
Participants in the program will then receive a Yellow DOT decal, a Yellow DOT folder, and a medical information sheet, which will be placed in the glove compartment. This information will be the sole responsibility of the participant and should remain in the glove compartment inside the yellow folder provided. The Yellow DOT decal will be placed on the driver’s side rear window of their vehicle. There is no cost associated with participating in this program.
It is important to note that while the initial focus of the Yellow Dot program was senior drivers, any driver or passenger who is medically affected can take advantage of this program. Any person who has a medical condition, allergy, or who takes daily prescriptions would benefit from this program. This information can be critical for first responders to know in order to make the best possible decision during a medical emergency.
There is no cost for participating in the program. To receive your packet stop by the MMCSD offices located at 58 South Elm Street in Lynchburg. To learn more about the program, click here. •
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