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Phone: (757)220-2331
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Williamsburg Project Lifesaver
Minutes Save Lives!
Lifesaver Transmitter Device Reduces Search Time and Manpower!
24 Hours Contact Number: (757) 220-2331
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver was established in April of 1999 as an initiative of the 43rd Virginia Search and Rescue Company of the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. Project Lifesaver's mission is to use technology in assisting those who care for victims of Alzheimer's and Related Mental Dysfunction Disorders (ARMD) and victims who become lost. Project Lifesaver places personalized radio transmitters on identified persons with ARMD. These transmitters assist care givers and local emergency agencies in locating those who cannot help themselves.
Joint Area Project
The Williamsburg Police Department has invited the James City Police Department and the York County Sheriff's Department to be a vital link in this project. All three jurisdictions have under went training in January 2002 in the operation and certification of Project Lifesaver. This program is also offered in cooperation with the Williamsburg Fire Department, which also has trained personnel on staff.
This program has the support of the Williamsburg Alzheimer's Association, Williamsburg Pilots Club and welcomes any other organization to be an active part of this exceptional program. If you know of anyone that may benefit from this program, please contact this office for information.
Project Coordinator:
Officer Dennis L. Baines
Williamsburg Police Department
425 Armistead Avenue
Williamsburg, Va. 23185
Phone: (757) 259-7213
Fax: (757) 259-7204
Email: dbaines@williamsburgva.gov
Status
As of April 01, 2001, there have been 40 saved lives credited to Project Lifesaver with an average locating time of 22 minutes. Other cities that have Project Lifesaver programs are: Suffolk, Danville, Chesapeake, and Amherst just to name a few. The program is growing.
How Can You Help!
The Project Lifesaver Program is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program is currently in the process of soliciting funds for the purchase of new transmitters and associated equipment for issuance. Funding for Project Lifesaver is a result of private and corporate donations and grants. Donations are used directly for program equipment. Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE contribution is greatly appreciated.
| Make Check Payable to: | "WVFD PROJECT LIFESAVER" And Send Your Contribution To: Williamsburg Police Department 425 Armistead Avenue Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 |
The Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department has agreed to assist with handling your tax deductible contributions.
Please indicate your support of Project Lifesaver on your check or money order.
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