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.
Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) Project
Disability Preparedness Center
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.
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.
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 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
Fire Safety for People with Disabilities
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.
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.
National Center on Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities
National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Emergency Preparedness Information
Planning for an Emergency: Neighborhoods & Apartments
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
Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning