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This bill allows each county in New Jersey to establish a voluntary central registry for senior residents (defined as persons 65 years or older) to receive additional assistance during emergencies. Counties can create this registry through their office of emergency management, where seniors can voluntarily provide personal information such as name, address, phone number, emergency contact, and medical conditions. The bill requires counties that create such registries to conduct public awareness campaigns to encourage registration, while ensuring that the collected information remains confidential and is used exclusively for emergency preparedness and assistance purposes. Additionally, each county may prepare and provide emergency supply kits for senior residents, with the specific contents of these kits to be determined by the county's office of emergency management. The bill allocates funds from the General Fund to the State Office of Emergency Management to support the preparation of these emergency supply kits, subject to approval from the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. The legislation will take effect on the first day of the thirteenth month following its enactment, with provisions for administrative preparations in advance.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3317