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WHY DO IT?

WHO SHOULD DO IT?

CONTACT US Provides First Responders withthe Information They Need

Medical personnel can make the bestdecision regarding emergency treatment whenthey know a crash victim’s medical conditions,

medications or medical allergies.

This can mean the differencebetween life and death.

• Tennessee has over 1.5 million licenseddrivers fifty-five (55) years and older.

• Approximately 7.4% of Tennessee’s seniordrivers have been involved in some typeof fatal or injury crash.

• Anyone can be in a crash or havea medical emergency.

• The Program is a simpleway to make sure you are prepared.

For more information or to findwhere you can pick up your packet:

www.tn.gov/tdot/yellowdot/TENNESSEE

Department of Transportation

Welcome to theTENNESSEEThe Tennessee Program isdesigned to supply first responders withan individual’s medical information in

the event of an emergency.

This information can mean thedifference between life and death inthe “Golden Hour” immediately

following a serious crash.

“The Tennessee Program can save lives.”

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Tennessee Department of Transportation, AuthorizationNo. 401505, 80,000 copies. This public document waspromulgated at a cost of $0.03 per copy. July 2015

What You Need1. Current photo of participant2. medical information form3. folder4. decal

How to use theProgram

Place the Photo on MedicalInformation FormPlace the photograph in the space indicated onthe emergency medical information form. Thephotograph should be a clear, recent photo ofjust the Yellow DOT participant.

Attach DecalPlace the decal outside on theleft side of the rear-facing window. This willalert first responders to look in the glovecompartment for your emergency medicalinformation.

Have a Photo Taken

Step Three

Step One

Step Two

Complete Medical FormComplete the emergency medical form, includingthe participant’s name, emergency contacts,personal physician, medical conditions, recentsurgeries and medications.

Step Four

Step Five

Place Informationin Your GloveCompartmentThe final step is to place themedical information form with photoattached in the folder andplace folder in your glove compartment wheretrained first responders will look when theysee a on the rear window.

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