The Vulnerable Persons Register (VPR) is maintained by agencies that provide personal care, support and case management services to people living in the community in partnership with Council. You may also want to consider registering for the Police www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/community/seniors

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What type of event will activate the VPR?‍

 A fire, flood, storm, heatwave, earthquake, explosion, terrorist act, accident, epidemic or warlike action which:

• Endangers, or threatens to endanger, the safety or health of persons or animals
• Destroys or damages, or threatens to destroy or damage, property
• That may require a significant and coordinated response.

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‍Who is a vulnerable person?‍

A vulnerable person is someone living in the community who is frail, and/or physically or cognitively impaired and unable to comprehend warnings and directions and/or respond in an emergency situation.

If you are aware of someone who is vulnerable and would need assistance in an emergency, please email or phone us on 5153 9500.

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Telecross‍

Telecross is operated by Red Cross and provides peace of mind to people who are isolated through a daily call to check on their wellbeing and safety. For more information contact Red Cross.