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This conference, to be held on December 9-10, 2008 in San Diego, CA, will bring together Federal, State and local experts in emergency management to discuss the processes involved in the emergency management spectrum, and describe how special needs issues should be integrated into the four phases of emergency management. You may register online for this conference.

Summarizes equal access requirements for people with disabilities as they relate to disaster care, housing and human services. This guide explains how applicable Federal laws relate to government entities and non-government, private sector and religious organizations. Read the complete guide by clicking here.

A program funded by the Department of Homeland Security that educates emergency responders and deaf and hard of hearing consumer leaders on how to communicate in emergency situations to better prevent loss of life and property.

The National Center on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities is focused on helping ensure that all individuals are included in the development of and inclusion in plans for protection from both natural and man-made emergencies.

The Interagency Coordinating Council on Individuals with Disabilities and Emergency Preparedness (ICC) is actively monitoring the potential arrival of several weather systems that may result in hurricanes impacting the U.S. For the most current information please visit the National Hurricane Center.

Provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency.

Homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To apply by phone call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)/1-800-462-7585 TTY for people who are speech- or hearing-impaired. The toll-free number is open 24 hours a day.

Tips from the American Red Cross to help individuals to be prepared for emergencies in order to reduce the fear, panic and inconvenience that surrounds a disaster. Document is in .pdf format.

Provides information and services relating to the four pillars of all-hazards disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

Executive summary, conference report and other materials from the Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities, held in September 2004. The conference was sponsored by the by The National Capital Region, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Organization on Disability.

Guide developed by the National Organization on Disability highlights key disability concerns for officials and experts responsible for emergency planning in their communities.

Information from Ready.gov regarding preparing for the needs of older americans in an emergency situation.

Tips from Ready.gov regarding people with disabilities and other special needs in an emergency situation.

Information from Ready.gov on how to evacuate a high rise building during an emergency.

Information regarding fire safety for individuals with disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Fact sheet from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding steps people with special needs can take to prepare for an emergency or natural disaster.

A guide for state, territorial, tribal and local emergency managers to use in the development of emergency operations plans (EOPs) that are inclusive of the entire population of a jurisdiction of any size. This guide specifically provides recommendations for planning for special needs populations. The entire document can be downloaded in text or .pdf formats.

Site is focused on ensuring that all individuals are included in the development of and inclusion in plans for protection in emergency planning.

Information from the N.O.D. on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. Includes links to reports and articles on the subject.

Information from Ready.gov regarding how to develop a plan should their be an emergency or natural disaster in your community.

Brochure from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlights the steps older Americans, and their families and caretakers, should take to prepare for emergencies. Document is in .pdf format. A text version of the brochure can be found here.

Brochure from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlights the steps Americans with disabilities and other special needs, and their families and caretakers, should take to prepare for emergencies. Document is in .pdf format. A text version of the brochure can be viewed by clicking here.

A resource booklet from the American Red Cross designed to assist people with disabilities in preparing for natural and other disasters and their consequences. Document is in .pdf format.

Report from the National Council on Disability regarding emergency planning and people with disabilities.

Information from Ready.gov on what to do during an emergency or natural disaster if it is safer to stay where you are, rather than evacuate.

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Disability Preparedness Resource Center
The Interagency Coordinating Council on Individuals with Disabilities and Emergency Preparedness (ICC) is actively monitoring the potential arrival of several weather systems that may result in hurricanes impacting the U.S. For the most current information please visit the National Hurricane Center.
Accommodating People With Disabilities In Disasters: A Reference Guide To Federal Law
Summarizes equal access requirements for people with disabilities as they relate to disaster care, housing and human services. This guide explains how applicable Federal laws relate to government entities and non-government, private sector and religious organizations. Read the complete guide by clicking here.
Interim Emergency Management Planning Guide for Special Needs Populations
A guide for state, territorial, tribal and local emergency managers to use in the development of emergency operations plans (EOPs) that are inclusive of the entire population of a jurisdiction of any size. This guide specifically provides recommendations for planning for special needs populations. The entire document can be downloaded in text or .pdf formats.
DisabilityPreparedness.gov
Provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency.
Disaster Assistance for People Affected by Recent Flooding
Homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To apply by phone call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)/1-800-462-7585 TTY for people who are speech- or hearing-impaired. The toll-free number is open 24 hours a day.