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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness: It has been evident that during a disaster an evacuation plan for individuals with disabilities' needs shall be met. Community and statewide emergency preparedness teams are developing a plan to ensure that all individuals with disabilities are included in the development of plans for protection from both natural and man-made emergencies. This tab provides access to task forces and tips on preparing for disasters.

• Accessible Information Exchange: Meeting on a Level Playing Field
  This publication focuses on planning and conducting meetings and events that are accessible to people with disabilities.
• American Red Cross
  Preparedness information for seniors and people with disabilities
• Department of Health and Senior Services Emergency Response and Terrorism
• Department of Justice ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments
• Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
  Preparing the Workplace for Everyone: Accounting for the Needs of People with Disabilities
• Disability 911—Portal for Resources and Information
• Disability Prepared
  KU's Research and Training Center on People with Disabilities "Exchanging best practices in disaster planning for people with disabilities." This website has amazing information about improving disaster planning and engaging the community in planning for people with disabilities.
• Disability Preparedness
  US Government Portal Emergency preparedness for the safety and security of Americans with disabilities.
• Disaster Preparedness and Response Program
  American Veterinary Medical Association's guide for pet and service animal care during emergencies.
• Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
  This site was created to assist, educate and archive information regarding disaster preparedness for people with disabilities.
• Earthquake Tips for Owners of Service Animals
  Red Cross' tips for service animals.
• Effective Emergency Preparedness: Addressing the Needs of Employees with Disabilities
• Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide Published
  A new Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities was released in March by the National Fire Protection Association. The document provides general information to assist in identifying the needs of people with disabilities related to emergency evacuation planning.
• Emergency Preparation for People with Disability and Other Access and Functional Needs Video
  This video will help individuals with disabilities think about what they need to do to prepare for a disaster or emergency that might threaten their health or safety.
• Emergency Preparation & People with Disabilities
  Emergency preparedness is a critical topic for people with disabilities to live independently. This includes people who are older and may not consider themselves to have a disability. Learn more about emergency notification methods, accessible shelters and recovering after an emergency.
• Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI)
  Compelled by the attacks of September 11, 2001, NOD launched the Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) to ensure that emergency managers address disability concerns and that people with disabilities are included in all levels of emergency preparedness - planning, response, and recovery.
• Emergency Preparedness Video from the Oregon School for the Deaf and the American Red Cross
  (You Tube Video in Sign Language)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• FEMA's Planning Guide for People with Disabilities
• Handbook for First Responders Working with People with Disabilities Texas Center for Disability Studies
  Graphics version | Text only version
• How to Make Points of Service Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
  Disabled people and disaster planning's guide on emergency services accessibility.
• Information on Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities
  http://www.fema.gov/about/odic/preparedness.shtm and http://www.Ready.gov
• Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans
• National Service Inclusion Project (Emergency Preparation and People with Disabilities)
• Nobody Left Behind
  Disaster preparedness for persons with mobility impairments.
• Ready.gov
• Red Cross Disability Resource Guide
• State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)
  SEMA responds to natural and manmade disasters.
• U.S. Department of Transportation
  The Department of Transportation is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of emergency preparedness in the event of a disaster. During an emergency, persons with disabilities may require (1) additional assistance with evacuation and (2) using transportation to get to a safe place.
• Winter Weather/Power Outage Information
  People with a disability or special healthcare need who need help as a result of the weather and/or power outages can call a toll free hotline that rings to the St. Louis AmeriCorps disaster corps. They will then help find resources to help meet the need of the individual or family. The number is 888-377-2100. This is available to anyone in Missouri.