Project Lifesaver is coming to Huron County.
Huron County Paramedic Services and the OPP are teaming up for a new program. It's designed to provide a quick response to adults and children who may wander due to Alzheimer's disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, Acquired Brain Injury and other cognitive conditions.
"I'm certain Project Lifesaver will save lives in Huron County just as it has around the world. Our skilled and highly trained emergency responders will be able to use this time-tested technology to bring loved ones home to their families," says Huron County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Jason Younan. "If you or your loved one could benefit from this program, I encourage you to look into it further."
Pre-registered clients wear a transmitter, similar to a wristwatch that emits a signal every second. If the person goes missing, their caregiver calls 911 and informs the call taker that they are registered with Project Lifesaver Huron.
OPP officers immediately respond to the client's last known location and begin searching. The tracking equipment can detect a signal from the client's transmitter from 2 km away on a ground search and about 7 km away by air.
There is a one-time setup fee and a nominal monthly fee to participate in this program.