HHS launches alert initiative for missing autistic people
USA Today
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is developing a nationwide alert framework to help authorities respond more quickly to missing autistic individuals, who are at high risk of fatal wandering. This initiative partners with the Justice Department and FEMA to improve coordination among first responders and establish consistent practices for handling these cases. Until the system is fully established, officials advise caregivers to immediately contact 911 and inform responders that the missing person is autistic and at high risk.
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