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Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs

For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. 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. Post the plan where everyone will see it, keep a copy with you and make sure everyone involved in your plan has a copy.

Document Details:

Resource Type:	Document / Report
Audience Categories:	General Public / Households
Hazard Types:	Tsunami Tornado Mudslide/Landslide Technological Terrorism Industry Hardship Hurricane/Tropical Storm Chemical/Biological Extreme Temperatures Nuclear/Radiological Flooding Virus Threat Drought Dam/Levee Break Wildfire Earthquake Severe Storm Coastal Storm Typhoon Winter Storm Fire Volcano
Subjects:	Emergency Preparedness
Last Update Date:	10/21/2009 10:52 AM

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