Dutchess County Access & Functional Needs Registry Application

Who Should Complete This Registry Form?

You should complete this form if:
  • You are a temporary or permanent resident of Dutchess County, AND
  • You need assistance during an emergency and cannot manage on your own and/or you need other people to assist you if you must evacuate your home during an emergency, OR
  • You need first responders to understand any special needs you may have before entering your home to assist you.

How to Submit the Registry Form

Dutchess County offers many options for submitting this application. You can:
  • Complete the form online and click Submit at the bottom of the page.
  • Print and mail the Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.PDF) version of your application to the address listed below using the U.S. Postal system.
  • Scan and submit your completed application to needsregistry@dutchessny.gov.
  • Send us a clear, intelligible voice recording of the applicant’s information.
  • Schedule an appointment with someone who can personally interview you to complete the application.

For alternative means of filing an application that are within reasonable accommodation standards, or to ask additional questions about the Dutchess County Voluntary Access and Functional Needs Registry, please call (845) 486-2080.

Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response (DER)
392 Creek Road
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601

Phone: (845) 486-2080
Fax: (845) 486-3998


Access and Functional Needs Registry Form