Starting May 1, 2025!
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is proud to support the launch of a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry.
What is a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR)?
The VVPR is a voluntary, self-referral list of individuals who may require support during emergency situations.
It provides important information to Emergency Management staff, volunteers, and first responders to help appropriately respond to resident needs in situations such as sustained power outages, severe storms, and more.
Who should consider being part of the list?
Individuals who reside in Richmond County who experience severe difficulty with any of the following :
- Mobility
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Developmental disabilities
- Cognitive impairment
- Mental health conditions
- Persons who require electricity for life-saving equipment such as oxygen and dialysis
How can you register?
Forms can be picked up from the Municipal Administration Office in Arichat.
Download the pdf VPR Registration Form(259 KB)
Form submission instructions
Once completed and signed, please return the form to:
Municipal Administration Office
Attention: Steve Marcellus – ESC
Municipal Administration Office
2357 Highway 206
P.O. Box 120
Arichat, NS B0E 1A0
You may return the form by:
- In-person drop-off during regular business hours ( Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
- Mail (using the address above)
- Email (if scanned and signed):
Frequently asked questions
To view or download the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, access the pdf FAQ here.(230 KB)
To request assistance
If you need help completing the form, please contact: