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Kudos to PennDOT programs aimed at saving lives

GasBuddy Blog -- It takes just a moment for a medical emergency to occur on the road when you're driving and all of the sudden, you are at the mercy of police or other first responders.

To assist in saving lives Pennsylvania's DOT launched two initiatives: the Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Information programs.

""Both of these programs speak for people when they can't speak for themselves,so medical concerns can be addressed and contacts can be reached as quickly as possible," Corbett said. "When someone is in a crash or they find themselves in an emergency situation, it's critical that emergency responders quickly find out as much as they can about the victim," said Governor Tom Corbett.

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Submitted Nov 16, 2012 By: PD

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danmckdude Rookie Author Detroit Posts:43 Points:189,115 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2012 10:54:54 AM Ignore danmckdude Report Abuse we need to do more to save lives like PennDot
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:379,915 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 20, 2012 9:50:16 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse should check pda's too
captcarl5 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:406 Points:175,130 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 11:04:36 AM Ignore captcarl5 Report Abuse about time they do something right
LocalSpyGuy Champion Author Tampa Posts:7,800 Points:1,585,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 8:13:38 AM Ignore LocalSpyGuy Report Abuse This was posted yesterday.
mrjames1818 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,545 Points:1,998,095 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 6:10:56 AM Ignore mrjames1818 Report Abuse Sounds like a good idea - looks like we are getting closer to using microchips for people
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,260 Points:2,020,330 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 6:06:04 AM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Still a nice add. Kudos!
Bill100 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:41,490 Points:1,162,845 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 6:02:21 AM Ignore Bill100 Report Abuse Sounds simple enough and cheap enough.
pfone1847 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,186 Points:623,580 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:59:43 AM Ignore pfone1847 Report Abuse Hmmm
Hunter724 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,121 Points:1,646,075 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:58:31 AM Ignore Hunter724 Report Abuse Very interesting...
racerdj Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:9,815 Points:2,056,575 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:55:34 AM Ignore racerdj Report Abuse Read this one yesterday.
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,873 Points:407,675 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:55:05 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse I wish it could be guaranteed for only that use
SteveMartin Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,428 Points:885,415 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:53:57 AM Ignore SteveMartin Report Abuse Sounds good
AvantiMick Champion Author Indiana Posts:12,742 Points:2,542,545 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:53:41 AM Ignore AvantiMick Report Abuse Good idea.
jeff95519 Champion Author California Posts:2,452 Points:1,354,240 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:53:10 AM Ignore jeff95519 Report Abuse weekend repost
DrZNY Champion Author Albany Posts:2,559 Points:823,285 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:47:18 AM Ignore DrZNY Report Abuse Old news.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:43:39 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse sounds good! hope my state adopts this
Aserdaten Champion Author Florida Posts:3,471 Points:2,052,725 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:42:12 AM Ignore Aserdaten Report Abuse An excellent program which hopefully will spread to other states.
silverfox63 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,120 Points:1,611,715 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:41:30 AM Ignore silverfox63 Report Abuse This is not going to lower my prices at the pump.
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:28:31 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse ok
Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,597 Points:1,594,520 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:28:13 AM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...sweet, but will it lower my gas prices ?...
unclenorman Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,343 Points:139,275 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:25:25 AM Ignore unclenorman Report Abuse An excellent program.Should be nationwide.
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,926 Points:423,185 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:20:55 AM Ignore isem Report Abuse Déjà vu
bassakwards007 Champion Author Orange County Posts:1,132 Points:244,220 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:18:59 AM Ignore bassakwards007 Report Abuse Yes looks promising
SOLONGCOLD Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:1,107 Points:271,140 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:18:28 AM Ignore SOLONGCOLD Report Abuse good news
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,151 Points:2,243,450 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:16:49 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Good for those who participate.
mystic92 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,180 Points:317,170 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:15:44 AM Ignore mystic92 Report Abuse old news
turbodog Champion Author Mississippi Posts:6,756 Points:1,362,440 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:09:31 AM Ignore turbodog Report Abuse Great program
jci25946 Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,266 Points:939,790 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:08:22 AM Ignore jci25946 Report Abuse Interesting, but.... gas prices??
bpj13 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,275 Points:874,450 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:06:21 AM Ignore bpj13 Report Abuse They sounds pretty cool.
gasman50 Champion Author Portland Posts:8,844 Points:2,409,485 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:05:28 AM Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse old news
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,749 Points:1,810,685 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 5:01:18 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Good idea.
greshams Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,006 Points:375,590 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:56:39 AM Ignore greshams Report Abuse i don't know about a yellow dot on my windshield telling everyone that i have private medical information about me in the glove-box.
bart_reed Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,974 Points:785,630 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:55:48 AM Ignore bart_reed Report Abuse A GREAT IDEA.
JacksonLittle Champion Author Wyoming Posts:1,239 Points:123,875 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:49:19 AM Ignore JacksonLittle Report Abuse interesting concept and a great idea. While I can add this information into my own vehicle, it is nice to see that other states have made it easier to recognize when the information is already there.
fratt Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:9,825 Points:2,644,930 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:47:57 AM Ignore fratt Report Abuse Good idea.
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,365 Points:1,556,565 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:47:31 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse Good.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,014 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:43:43 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Kudos to PennDOT programs aimed at saving lives, knowing important medical information quickly can save lives. There are conditions that people have that first responders need to know so they can treat them correctly. Now where did that yellow sticker go and isn't Kudos a snack bar? Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
wkb03 Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,960 Points:593,050 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:41:45 AM Ignore wkb03 Report Abuse ok
twobroke61 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,380 Points:1,589,260 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:36:37 AM Ignore twobroke61 Report Abuse interesting
gasandgoAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,151 Points:1,589,665 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:27:53 AM Ignore gasandgoAL Report Abuse wouldn't hurt to do this on your own
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,285 Points:2,741,720 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:13:46 AM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse And how does this article relate to the lowering of gasoline prices at the pump?
lenasdude All-Star Author Alaska Posts:970 Points:1,014,855 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:05:24 AM Ignore lenasdude Report Abuse A government that cares?
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,223 Points:1,225,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 4:02:02 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse No government cares about a life.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,814 Points:1,286,135 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:59:06 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse My OnStar works in most places & you can register medical conditions.
acvw74 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,105 Points:689,100 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:56:07 AM Ignore acvw74 Report Abuse Just an excuse for the government to monitor our lives.
SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:30,962 Points:2,607,490 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:56:01 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse Zero'BOY will save them.
Retowered Champion Author Colorado Posts:8,577 Points:2,685,415 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:55:16 AM Ignore Retowered Report Abuse Interesting.
DisMusBeDaPlaz Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,410 Points:567,420 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:48:42 AM Ignore DisMusBeDaPlaz Report Abuse Hmmmmmm!
MN1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,359 Points:650,590 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:43:18 AM Ignore MN1 Report Abuse Ok
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,126 Points:1,355,680 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2012 3:39:59 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse medical alert necklaces, bracelets & vehicle med alert window stickers have been around for many years for those with significant known medical problems. medical responders generally know to look for those ID's. Law enforcement sometimes doesn't seem to be as alert for those ID's. I've had them call into the Emer. Dept. because someone was acting peculiar & they had to be asked if they looked for a medical alert like a bracelet or a sticker on the vehicle. When they looked it was right where it was suppose to be. They also have alert ID cards in the wallet as well. So I think both the yellow dot & the computerized version need to be in place. When they call in a name the info would be seen by the dispatcher who should alert the on scene personnel.