Disaster Preparedness

This publication from ADA.gov has detailed guidance for local emergency personnel who interact with people with disabilities. 

Part of the Library of Congress, the NLS provides emergency preparedness guidance for people who are blind or have now vision.

The World Institute on Disability provides information about the rights of people with disabilities in disasters and emergencies, advice on climate resilience, and specific resources for people with paralysis. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance for specific disabilities, including deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, and mobility disability. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance for specific disabilities, including deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, and mobility disability. 

The United States Department of Labor provides guidance on emergency preparedness in the workplace that considers people with disabilities. The publication Preparing the Workplace for Everyone offers "in focus" guidance on the following topics and more:

• Engaging with the disability community to identify workplace preparedness needs
• Determining equipment needs for an emergency
• Elevator safety

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides public service announcement videos in ASL to promote safety before, during, and after a hurricane; a workbook for reaching vulnerable and at-risk populations in an emergency, and a guide to developing an emergency response that is consistent with federal civil rights laws. 

From American Red Cross, learn to create an emergency plan that's right for you. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has compiled tools and resources from state disability and health programs across the United States. The page includes tools for people with disabilities and their caregivers, emergency managers, first responders, and community-based organizations. 

Ready suggests ways that people with disabilities can cope with emergencies, such as monitoring weather, building emergency kits, and preparing for power outages. Provides info in printed and video formats.