Yellow Dots Can Save Lives!

The “Yellow Dot” program is a program designed to assist citizens and first responders in the event of an automobile accident or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle.  This program can help save lives during the critical “Golden Hour” by improving communication at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.

          The “Yellow Dot” program provides detailed medical information that can be crucial following a crash.  Participants of the program receive a “Yellow Dot” decal, a “Yellow Dot” Emergency Medical Information form with the participant’s name, emergency contacts, personal physicians’ information, hospital preference, medical conditions, recent surgeries, allergies and medications being used, and a location for an identifying photo to be attached.

A “Yellow Dot” decal on the driver’s side rear window of the vehicle alerts first responders to check in the glove compartment for the corresponding “Yellow Dot” Emergency Medical Information profiles.  Having this information following a crash helps first responders positively identify the person, get in touch with family or emergency contacts and ensures that the person’s current medications and pre-existing medical conditions are considered when treatment is administered for injuries.

The “Yellow Dot” program is a free service provided to individuals of all ages, with an emphasis on senior citizens.  The program is administered by Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Safety Office.  The “Yellow Dot” program is a cooperative effort of State Law Enforcement agencies, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Communities of Utah.

For more information, you may go to www.UtahYellowDot.com