Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness for people with disabilities is critically important, as has been demonstrated in recent natural disasters. Do you have an emergency preparedness kit? Is your emergency preparedness plan in place, and have you practiced it? Have you identified your community's first responders, and reached out to friends and family to discuss survival issues? Now is the time to learn what you need to know, and know how to do. Get started here.
Browse categories in Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness, General
Disability safety issues have become a major component of the federal government's concerns about emergency preparation. What evacuation plans are in place for the elderly and wheelchair users? How will local community responders make sure... read more
Emergency Preparedness Checklists
Have you made your emergency preparedness checklists? These are the lists of who to call, where to go, critical medical information, etc. in the event of an emergency - a key part of your personal emergency preparedness plan. People with disabilities read more
Federal, State, and Local Resources
Emergency planning takes place at the federal, state, and local levels. The local emergency preparedness plan is your most important resource: people with disabilities must be aware of what community resources exist to help them, should... read more
