Emergencies like natural disasters are bad for everyone who is affected, but for people who have disabilities, they can be even harder to navigate, survive, and recover. But, people who have disabilities can take special steps to help themselves be prepared.
Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities is a special new publication by The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It discussed important preparedness topics including building an emergency kit, making arrangements with others ahead of time, and developing a plan for communicating with first responders and disaster relief workers.
To access this guide, just click the titled link above or visit FEMA’s web site directly at http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs. People who need the guide in an alternative format can call FEMA at 1-800-480-2520 or email them at fema-publications-warehouse@fema.gov.