Special Needs

Emergency preparedness is the preparation and planning necessary to effectively handle an emergency. It involves individuals developing an emergency plan that identifies services they require, and what resources they need to have on hand in case of an emergency. Emergency plans should be written and given to loved ones, care givers and other relevant parties. When it comes to emergency planning, you know yourself and your needs the best, so you are the ideal person to create your personalized emergency preparedness plan.

When creating your personal preparedness plan, it is vital to identify the following:
• 1. Responsible party for carrying out specific actions;
• 2. Personnel, equipment, supplies, medications and needs specific to an individual;
• 3. Emergency contact information;
• 4. Other resources available for use in the emergency; and
• 5. An outline of how all actions will be coordinated.

Depending on your disability, your specific emergency plan may need to include resources on:

1. Type of assistance needed and instructions on how to obtain needed resources;

2. Coordination of the transportation, payment and delivery of supplies.

There are a number of sites that have emergency preparedness planning information for persons with disabilities, which are as follows:


• Ready America People with Disabilities Emergency Preparedness Brochure Guidance from the Ready campaign regarding personal preparedness planning guidance for Americans with Disabilities.


• "Tip Sheets for." June Isaacson Kailes' guides on disaster preparedness.


• Disaster Mitigation for Persons with Disabilities: Fostering a New Dialogue (PDF) (7 pp, 155 K) Annenberg Washington Program's study on accessible emergency preparedness.


• Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Those with Disabilities Developed by the Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities, this checklist includes suggestions on how to plan ahead in the event of a disaster, how to plan evacuation, tips for service animals and pet owners, and a list of important items to have on hand.


• Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs Prepared by FEMA and the American Red Cross, this booklet will help people with disabilities prepare and emergency plan to protect themselves, family, friends, personal care assistant and others in the support network in the event of an emergency. For information and tools related to emergency preparedness for persons with disabilities see the Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities' Resource Center.

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