Background Information

• This is NOT a health care program. It is an emergency response system designed to increase survivability of the cognitively impaired.
• Police and Fire Department response will be activated to search for these subjects whether we have this program or not. With this system we can dramatically reduce the time & manpower invested in searching, therefore reducing the manpower costs to the Sunapee FIre Department. Equally important – this system significantly increases the chances of a successful outcome for these types of subjects.
• Only 2% of bracelet wearers ever require a search response.
• Caregivers of repeat users are given 3 times for response activation and then the bracelet will be removed unless steps are taken to eliminate the problem.
• The New London Police Department is a joint operator of the program.
• If you live in a community abutting Sunapee please contact us- we will work with your Fire & Police Departments.
• The VNA and KCOA both agree that this will provide psychological relief to caregivers and protection to cognitively impaired wanderers.

To learn more about the program contact Fire Chief Dan Ruggles at (603) 496-5556 or by e-mail.