Disability Preparedness Resource Center

ICC 2009 Annual Report to the President
The Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities (ICC) has submitted its Annual Report to the President covering the time period of August 2008 to December 2009. Pursuant to Executive Order 13347, Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness, the Report describes the work of the ICC including response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and the H1N1 Pandemic; ICC members’ significant role in the 2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness; and the vital contributions of the ICC member agencies toward the development of an inclusive National Disaster Recovery Framework. To view the Report, please visit: http://disabilitypreparedness.gov/reports/dec_09.pdf (PDF - 48pp, 585 K)

Deepwater Horizon Information
Since the explosion and collapse of the Deepwater Horizon off shore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, in collaboration with FEMA and other members of the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities, has been monitoring response activities with a particular focus on assuring that all impacted residents have equal access to disaster information and the claims process. If seeking assistance and/or information related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and related response activities, please visit: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/daip_en.portal. At this site, you will be able to access information for individuals & families, businesses, and communities.

World Health Organization (WHO) Announces H1N1 Pandemic is Over
The world is no longer in phase 6 of influenza pandemic alert. We are now moving into the post-pandemic period. The new H1N1 virus has largely run its course. Although reported cases of this influenza have decreased dramatically, localized outbreaks of various magnitudes are likely to continue. There are no changes for the United States in terms of CDC's recommendations for the upcoming influenza season, and the United States is already proceeding with the understanding that the 2009 H1N1 virus is now part of seasonal influenza circulation. The trivalent flu vaccine for the upcoming flu season includes the pandemic H1N1 virus along with H3N2 and influenza B strains. For more information on the current H1N1 situation, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/  and  http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/swineflu/news/aug1010who.html.

This disability preparedness web site provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency. It also provides information for family members of, and service providers to, people with disabilities. In addition, this site includes information for emergency planners and first responders to help them to better prepare for serving persons with disabilities. Get started by learning what is Emergency Preparedness?

Personal Preparedness Planning
Access information and guidance in developing your plan of action if faced with an emergency or disaster.

Emergency Managers, Responders, Service & Care Providers
Access resources for emergency managers, responders and service and care providers regarding their role in ensuring the safety and security of people with disabilities.

Get Involved in Your Community
Learn how you can best get involved in your community and a tap into guidance regarding community outreach and getting key players involved in disability preparedness efforts at the community level.

Ready.gov
Provides an overview on emergency preparedness for individuals and businesses.