Emergency Preparedness/Safety

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.
  Preparedness information for seniors and people with disabilities


• ADA Network Emergency Preparedness Resources


• Basic Life Support and Emergency CPR


• DeafLEAD
  DeafLEAD provides a videophone crisis line for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals 24/7/365


• 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


• Department of Mental Health Disaster Preparedness Resources
  Discover how commitment to routines can help some excel professionally, and how safety drills at work and home reinforce the importance of preparation and readiness.


• 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.


• Effective Emergency Preparedness Planning: Addressing the Needs of Employees with Disabilities


• Emergency Planning for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities


• 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 and People with Disabilities Web Page


• Emergency Preparedness Video from the Oregon School for the Deaf and the American Red Cross
  (You Tube Video in Sign Language)


• FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers


• FEMA - Home Repairs and Improvements for Survivors with Disabilities


• FEMA's Office of Disability and Coordination


• Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and at Home


• First Responders Disability Awareness Training


• Guide to Teaching Fire Safety to Students with Disabilities


• HHS emPOWER Program


• Home Emergency & Disaster Safety


• Home Safety for People with Disabilities


• Information Technology Disaster Resource Center
  America's premier team of volunteer technology professionals connecting communities in crisis


• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans


• Missouri 911 Service Board Text-to-911
  


• Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training


• National Safety Council | Emergency Preparedness Plan & Checklist


• Natural Disasters & Severe Weather


• Pet Disaster Preparedness - ASPCA


• Prepare, Plan & Stay Informed for Emergencies


• Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs


• Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs


• Ready.gov


• Recovery.mo.gov - A single source to help Missourians easily find the information and disaster-related resources that you may need any time disaster strikes.


• Red Cross Disability Resource Guide


• Shelter from the Storm: Supported Decision Making and Emergency Planning


• St. Louis County Access & Functional Needs Registry


• Stairwell Use During an Emergency


• Tips for First Responders


• Tips for First Responders


• Tips from the Centers for Disease Control to Keep Children with Disabilities Safe


• 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.