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Learn what it means to "shelter-in-place" or take shelter right away, where ever you happen to be, when there is an emergency.
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Information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on how to be prepared in case of a national emergency, including a possible terrorist attack. Includes information relevant to businesses, employees, families, individuals with disabilities and others.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Aging (AoA) recommends a three-step approach in the planning for emergencies or disasters: 1) Know the basics; 2) Have your emergency supplies ready; and 3) Make a personal plan. Includes an emergency preparedness checklist. This link opens a PDF document.
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Information about making a family plan in case of an emergency or disaster. Includes emergency cards to fill out with important contact numbers for each family member. This link opens a PDF document.
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This guide is for emergency planners, managers and first responders to help them plan and prepare for emergency situations that address the needs of people with disabilities. It includes information on how to involve people with disabilities in planning, the need for accessible temporary housing, and how to evacuate persons with disabilities, including those with service animals and pets. The guide covers all phases of preparedness from planning to rescue to evacuation to recovery. The complete guide can be downloaded in PDF format.
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This guide from the Job Accommodation Network explains employers' legal obligation to develop emergency evacuation plans and how to include employees with disabilities in developing these plans.
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A report from the National Council on Disability (NCD) which looks at the experiences of people with disabilities and how their access to disaster services could be improved by including them in emergency management planning.
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A template of emergency preparedness guidelines for federal agencies from the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness in the Workplace.
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Guide from the Job Accommodation Network helps employers develop emergency evacuation plans that include employees with disabilities.
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Provides rescue techniques and preparedness information for first responders in event of disaster, including information about how to perform a rescue using equipment and procedures that facilitate safe evacuation for people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.
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