Elopement Emergency Checklist Elopement can happen in an instant; planning ahead of time will help you respond quickly in case of an emergency. If an individual is at-risk: • Have an up-to-date photo and medical information on hand to share with emergency personnel. • Have the person wear a tracking device or identification. • Ask neighbors to call you if they see your family member alone. Have a list of friends and family to call to assist with search efforts. • Many people with autism are drawn to bodies of water. Keep a list of dangerous areas in your neighborhood, such as retention ponds, high-traffic areas, or any areas where the individual may have wandered before. • Develop a response plan in the event that a child or adult elopes from school grounds or other setting. Ensure that all administrative personnel know that the individual engages in elopement and have a copy of the plan. If an individual is missing: • Remain calm, but begin search and rescue immediately. • Call 911 and report that a child or a vulnerable adult with autism is missing. Contact any agency that the individual is registered with, such as Medic Alert or Project Lifesaver.
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