Emergency Preparedness
Disability & Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference New!
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.
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.
Administration on Aging (AoA) Emergency Preparedness & Response Information
Resources for all service providers, including Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers, and links to other federal departments and national relief agencies.
Bringing Emergency Preparedness to the Government's Workers & Customers with Disabilities
Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) Project
Dealing with an Emergency While in a Moving Vehicle
Developing a Family Communications Plan
Disability Preparedness Center
Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
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.
Emergency Management Research & People With Disabilities: A Resource Guide
Emergency Mental Health & Traumatic Stress
Emergency Preparedness Conference Materials
Emergency Preparedness Initiative Guide for Emergency Managers, Planners & Responders
Emergency Preparedness for Older Americans
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities & Other Special Needs
Exiting a High Rise Building During an Emergency
Individuals with Special Needs - Preparing & Planning for Emergencies
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.
National Center on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Emergency Preparedness Information
Prepare Yourself: Disaster Readiness Tips for Owners of Pets or Service Animals
Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities & Special Needs
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities & Other Special Needs
Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues
Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning