Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
(PDF Format – You will need the Adobe Reader) This 48-page publication contains information that can help you organize a personal disaster plan. Checklists and extra space are included for you or your helper to use to organize information that will help you prepare for a disaster.
Special Needs & Concerns: Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities
by the American Red Cross – Summary of the full document (above).
Pets and Disaster: Be Prepared
by the American Red Cross – How you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.
Evacuating Wheelchair Users
by Disabled People and Disaster Planning – Information about wheelchairs for people that may help with evacuations.
Assisting People With Disabilities In A Disaster
by FEMA- Tips for providing assistance to people with disabilities.
Generators
by the American Red Cross – About purchasing and using a generator.
Emergency Procedures for Employees with Disabilities in Office Occupancies
by the United States Fire Administration – Options for facilities managers and individuals who might need special assistance to discuss about notification and evacuation during an emergency.
Fire Risks Series
by the United States Fire Administration – This report series discusses the increased fire risks for four groups of the general population: