Resource Information
The following list of resources is provided to supplement other resources on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery contained on this website.
- ACL - Understanding the Role of the Independent Living (IL) Network Before, During and After a Disaster FAQs
- Disaster Policies and Procedures (pdf)
- FEMA Guide: Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities
- FEMA Guide: Achieving Equitable Recovery - A Post-Disaster Guide for Local Officials and Leaders
- Huricane Preparedness and Response
- Tips on Power Loss for People with Disabilities from Ready.gov
- American Red Cross - Guide to Emergency Planning
- Effective Emergency Preparedness Planning: Addressing the Needs of Employees with Disabilities
- Personal Emergency Notebook Checklist (pdf)
- Emergency Information Form (pdf)
- Ready.Gov
- An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities
- Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs - Preparedness Training for Community-Based Organizations
- Lifeline Support for Affordable Communication
Information Specific to a Particular Disability:
- General Tips for Disabilities and Medical Concerns (pdf)
- Cognitive Disabilities (pdf)
- Communication Disabilities (pdf)
- Hearing Impairments (pdf)
- Life Support Systems (pdf)
- Mobility Concerns (pdf)
- Psychiatric Disabilities (pdf)
- Service Animals (pdf)
- Visual Disabilities (pdf)
- Environmental and Chemical Sensitivities (pdf)
Disaster Preparedness Services
- Plan by location - Emergency Preparedness via State and National Resources
- Plan by Disaster - Emergency Preparedness via Natural Disaster (Hurricane, Flood, etc.)
- Plan by Hazard - Emergency Preparedness via Hazard (Bioterrorism, Chemical Emergency, etc.)
- Emergency Evacuation Transportation - Register for transportation during an emergency evacuation
- Find your Local Red Cross - Find your local chapter
First Responder Resources
- Disaster Recovery Resources - Find a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) location near you
- Apply for Disaster Assistance - Direct assistance for individuals, families, or businesses, whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance.
- National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System - When individuals or families are displaced due to a major disaster
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Information - Picking up the pieces after a disaster
- Disability and Disaster Hotline - The hotline is at 800-626-4959 or email info@disasterstrategies.org, 24/7 - 365 Days a Year
- FEMA Interim Housing - Helping individuals and families find a place to live after a disaster