Niagara County, NY – Drivers across Niagara County are being reminded of a free safety program that could help save lives during emergencies on the road.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the Yellow Dot program is designed to help first responders quickly locate vital medical information after a crash or medical emergency. The program involves placing a small Yellow Dot sticker on the driver-side rear window of a vehicle to alert police, fire, and EMS crews that important health details are stored inside the car.
Officials say participants complete a confidential medical information card that is kept in the vehicle’s glove compartment. In an emergency, first responders are trained to look for the Yellow Dot sticker and then access the information, which may include medical conditions, medications, allergies, and emergency contacts.
The program is especially helpful when a driver is unconscious or unable to communicate, allowing emergency crews to make faster, more informed treatment decisions.
The Yellow Dot program is free and available to Niagara County residents. Kits can be requested online through the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office website, mailed directly to a participant’s home, or obtained by contacting the Sheriff’s Community Services Division. Some local town halls may also carry kits for pickup.
Sheriff’s officials encourage older adults, people with medical conditions, and frequent drivers to consider enrolling, though the program is open to anyone.
Residents can learn more or request a kit by visiting nysheriffs.org/yellowdot or by calling the Community Services Division at (716) 438-3310.
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