RUOK - Are You Okay?

 The only requirements to be a subscriber of the "RUOK?" System is you MUST be a resident of Seminole County and you MUST have a telephone.

 The following questions may help you decide if the system would be appropriate for you or a loved one:

• Do you have physical limitations that require a walker, wheelchair, or artificial limb?
• Do you suffer from conditions that can cause blackouts or disorientation such as: diabetes, epilepsy/seizure disorder, dementia, asthma or emphysema?
• Do you have any sensory impairment such as speech, sight, or hearing?

 The subscriber will fill out the RUOK agreement form and agreement information form. Mail, email, or fax the forms to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. An employee from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office will make a phone call to each subscriber every day of the week, generally in the morning between 9am and 10am - unless otherwise requested. When the subscriber answers, the employee will simply verify their well-being. If the subscriber does not answer their phone after a few attempts, a sheriff's deputy will be dispatched to the residence. The employee will provide complete background information on the individual, including their address, medical history and next of kin. For the disabled and elderly who live alone, a daily call to confirm their wellbeing is reassuring. This also eases the concern of family and friends who may find it difficult to maintain consistent and reliable contact.