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, contact details, and medical conditions. Counties are also required to conduct public awareness campaigns to encourage senior residents to register, ensuring that necessary preparations can be made for their assistance during emergencies. Importantly, the information collected will be kept confidential and will not be publicly disclosed, except under specific circumstances related to emergency planning.

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