Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities

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Disaster Preparedness Resources

Planning Resources

DisabilityPreparedness.gov:
This disability preparedness web site provides information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency.
- What is Emergency Preparedness?
- Personal Preparedness Planning
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Agency of the US government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning.
- Interim Release of Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 301 For Special Needs Populations (PDF file 302KB, TXT file 170KB)
- Individuals with Special Needs Preparing and Planning Web site
- Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in the Provision of Disaster Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services Reference Guide
- Preparing for a Flood
- DisasterHelp.gov
Ready:
Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters.
- Online Emergency Planning Tools
- Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities
- Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs. Get Ready Now, a pamphlet from the Department of Homeland Security. (PDF file)
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work.
- Prepare.org is a website that helps you and your family prepare for natural and human-caused disasters.
  - Disaster preparedness information and tips for people with disabilities
American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization with the goal to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
- Ready, Set, Get PREPARED! A Reference Guide to Community Emergency Preparedness For People With Disabilities and Special Needs
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Located in the Texas Medical Center, the UT Health Science Center is an academic health science institution in the southwestern United States.
- Hurricane & Flood - Before and After Handbook

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Transportation Resources

United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. Through your local 2-1-1, you can sign up for emergency evacuation transportation from your local government jurisdiction

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Disaster Response Resources

First Responder Resources

Department of Justice:
Primary federal criminal investigation and enforcement agency.
- ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
The Center for Development and Disability
The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (previously known as a UAP).
- Tips for First Responders offers information to first responders on how to assist persons with a wide range of disabilities.
TRAIN
TRAIN is a learning resource for professionals who protect the public's health. A free service of the Public Health Foundation, www.train.org is part of the newly expanded TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network (TRAIN).
- Internet Video Course: Ready, Willing, & Able: Assisting People with Disabilities During Disasters offered for independent study and for continuing education.
  1. An account is necessary for the course. On the left side, choose the appropriate state and click create account. Kansas users go to http://ks.train.org
  2. After an account is created, login. Click on the Course Search tab above. Under the Course Search, click on the search
  3. Keyword:"Ready, Willing, & Able" or course number: 1010882 are necessary to get to the course .This will bring up the course details
  4. Click on the Registration tab and register for the course
Disaster Management Interoperability Services
Disaster Management (DM) enables responders to choose their software products and allow them to exchange data with different systems used by mutual aid partners and other incident response collaborators. Exchange Disaster Management or DM is a Federal Program managed by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Disaster Recovery Resources

General Assistance Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) en Español
Agency of the US government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning.
- 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.
- Apply for Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Center Locator
- DisasterHelp.gov
- National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS)
DisasterAssistance.gov
DisasterAssistance.gov is a U.S. Government web portal that consolidates disaster assistance information in one place.
United Way
United Way is a worldwide network in 45 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S.
- 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. Through 2-1-1 you can sign up for emergency evacuation transportation from your local government jurisdiction
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps prepare and respond to community emergencies.
- Safe and Well - American Red Cross registry to let your loved ones know that you are safe and how to contact you
- Recover after a disaster - The American Red Cross has prepared this information to encourage you to take precautions to help keep you safe and speed your recovery after a disaster
- Your Local Red Cross - Find your local Red Cross by zip code
Disability 911 Wiki
The Disability 911 Wiki allows organizations to add, edit and update their vital information in times of a disaster. Organizations may post their requests, offerings and status for public viewing

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Health Care Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC.gov (www.cdc.gov) is an online source for health information and is the official web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Housing Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) en Español
Agency of the US government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning.
- FEMA Housing Portal
Accessible Space, Inc
Provides living opportunities for adults with mobility impairments and/or brain injuries.
- Apply for accessible housing online

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Legal Resources

National Disaster Legal Aid:
This website provides legal resources for after a disaster..
- Legal Resources
- Hurricane Ike Disaster Legal Resources Manual

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