Emergency Access Identification Card System
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I. PURPOSE

To provide instructions for the control and issuance of Misquamicut Fire District Emergency Access Identification Cards.


II. RESPONSIBILITY

  1. It is the responsibility of the Moderator to assure that Misquamicut Fire District residents and taxpayers are issued Emergency Access Identification Cards in accordance with this procedure.
  2. It is the responsibility of the Improvement Committee to issue Emergency Access Identification Cards to Misquamicut Fire District residents and taxpayers.
  3. It is the responsibility of the Tax Collector to provide names and addresses of new property owners to the Improvement Committee.

III. DEFINITIONS

  1. Misquamicut Fire District Emergency Access Identification Card-A identification card issued to residents and taxpayers of the Misquamicut Fire District to be used in emergency conditions such as hurricanes or other natural disasters to identify them as a resident and/or taxpayer of the Misquamicut Fire District.
  2. Emergency Data Base-A database established by the Fire District that contains essential information regarding properties such that owner or resident contact can be made in the event of an emergency.

IV. INSTRUCTIONS

Note: During emergency conditions, such as hurricanes or other natural disasters, access to the Misquamicut Fire District may be controlled by police officials, the National Guard or other agencies to protect the property and lives of citizens. Having a MFD Emergency Access Identification Card does not guarantee entry to the Misquamicut Fire District

  1. General Information
    1. Emergency Access Identification Cards (see Attachment 1) will be issued to property owners and residents.
    2. Only one Emergency Access Identification Cards will be issued for each property.
    3. Residents and taxpayers must fill out an application (see Attachment 2) to receive an Emergency Access Identification Card.
    4. A nominal fee as determined by the District Board of Officers may be charged to offset mailing and production expenses.
    5. For the purposes of access control the District is divided into three areas, A, B, and C (see Attachment 3).
  2. Five Year Updates
    1. The MFD Improvement Committee will coordinate 5-year updates to the Emergency Access Identification Card system, at which time new cards will be issued. (The next 5-year update is 2006).
    2. The update process may be done by mailing or by appointment or a combination of both.
    3. Applicants for an Emergency Access Identification Card will submit their applications.
    4. The Improvement Committee will:
      • review each application
      • verify property information is correct
      • determine the area location of the each property
      • enter the required information on each card including an area stamp
    5. The Improvement Committee will issue Emergency Access Identification Cards to each applicant
  3. New Property Owners/Residents
    1. The Tax Collector will provide names and addresses of new property owners to the Improvement Committee
    2. New residents may request an Emergency Access Identification Card application from the Improvement Committee through the Moderator or any District Officer.
    3. The Improvement Committee will send Emergency Access Identification Card applications to new property owners/residents.
    4. Applicants for an Emergency Access Identification Card will submit their applications.
    5. The Improvement Committee will:
      • review each application
      • verify property information is correct
      • determine the area location of the each property
      • enter the required information on each card including an area stamp
    6. The Improvement Committee will issue Emergency Access Identification Cards to each applicant.
  4. Emergency Data Base
    1. The information from each completed application form will be inputted into an Emergency database.
    2. The Fire Department or Improvement Committee at the discretion of the Moderator will either control the database.

Any property owner who would like to receive a New or Replacement Emergency Access ID Card should download and submit the Application form.