This bill permits each county in New Jersey to establish a central registry for senior residents, defined as individuals aged 65 and older, to voluntarily register for additional assistance during emergencies. The registry will be maintained by the county office of emergency management and will include essential information such as the registrant's name, address, telephone number, emergency contact, and medical conditions. Counties are also required to conduct a public awareness campaign to encourage senior residents to register, ensuring that necessary preparations are made for their assistance during emergencies. Importantly, the information collected will be kept confidential and used solely for emergency preparedness purposes.

Additionally, the bill allows counties to prepare and distribute emergency supply kits specifically for registered senior residents. The contents of these kits will be determined by each county's office of emergency management. To support these initiatives, the bill appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to the State Office of Emergency Management for the operational expenses related to the preparation of these emergency supply kits. The act will take effect on the first day of the thirteenth month following its enactment, although anticipatory administrative actions may be taken in advance for its implementation.