1. Safe & Well Linking
June 2015

2. Safe & Well Linking Purpose:
Help reconnect people separated by disaster
Assist people to notify love ones that they are safe
Search for missing people who have certain health or mental health conditions

3. Safe & Well Linking
All Red Cross workers should know the basics in S&W in order to help disaster victims:
Use the S&W web site to register
Help resolve Welfare Inquires
Assist with Family Reunification Requests

4. Safe & Well Linking Not intended for International Cases
U.S. State Dept. or Country Embassy
Not a substitute for Armed Forces Assistance
Not a tool to identify or reconnect unaccompanied minor children
Local government is responsible

5. Safe & Well Linking How can Mass Care Help?
Have registration forms available at MC sites and on ERVs & BD vehicles
Collect and turn in forms for completion at HQ’s when / if power / phones are out
Asst. ARC S&W staff when they are conducting searches. (Shelter rosters).
Know what other agencies are available to help.
Take the S&W Linking Fundamentals course on line. It’s quick and easy.

6. Safe & Well Linking Other ways to help:
Assign S&W staff in shelters quickly.
ERV crews spread word, distribute and collect forms.
Report special cases to S&W staff for follow up.
Involve DMH / DHS for special cases.