PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PREPAREDNESS

Where will you, your family, your friends or personal care attendants be when an emergency or disaster strikes?

You, and those you care about, could be anywhere - at home, work, school or in transit. How will you find each other?  Will you know your loved ones will be safe?

Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.  What would you do if basic services - water, gas, electricity or telephones - were cut off?

Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.

You are in the best position to plan for your own safety as you are best able to know your functional abilities and possible needs during and after an emergency or disaster situation.  You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance with your family and care attendants.  You will need to create a personal support network and complete a personal assessment.

Click on the below to download the subject matter

ADOBE PDF FILES
Are You Ready?  An In-depth Guide To Citizen Preparedness (21MB)
Preparing Makes Sense. Get Ready Now. (Booklet)
Preparing Makes Sense For People With Disabilities And Special Needs. Get Ready Now.
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
Prepare Yourself Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
Prepare Yourself Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities
Prepare Yourself Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities
Prepare Yourself Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Pets Or Service Animals
Preparing For Emergencies: A checklist For People With Mobility Problems
NFPA Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities
Emergency Procedures For Employees With Disabilities In Office Occupancies
Emergency Supply List
Family Emergency Plan
Your Family Disaster Plan
Family Disaster Supply Kit
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Multi-Disaster Checklist
Homeland Security Response Guide For Individuals And Families
Reduce Your Risk From Natural Disasters
How To Make Sure You Are Financially Prepared Before Disaster Strikes
How To Recover Financially After A Disaster Strikes
Avoiding Flood Damage
After A Flood:  The First Steps
Repairing Your Flooded Home
Avoiding Wind Damage
Hazardous Materials In The Home
Avoiding Wildfire Damage
Wildfire Are You Prepared
Shelter In Place (Video Student Guide)
WINDOWS MEDIA FILE
Shelter In Place Video (13:38 min/ 8.78 MB)
Family Preparedness Video (3:09 min/ 12.3 MB)
Preparing Makes Sense For People With Disabilities Video (4:55 min/ 12.7MB)
GETTING READY FOR DISASTER VIDEO SERIES
Getting Ready For Disaster - Introduction (5:06 min/ 6.17 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Get Informed (3:47 min/ 4.6 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Make A Plan (5:44 min/ 6.9 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Disaster Supplies Kit (4:44 min/ 5.52 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - People With Disabilities (3:05 min/ 3.73 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Food And Water (4:38 min/ 5.68 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Helping Children Cope (4:43 min/ 5.62 MB)
Getting Ready For Disaster - Get Involved (6:37 min/ 6.88 MB)