This week we will be taking a break from discussing the
Ticket to Work to focus on something
equally important, disaster preparedness.
2011 has been a year of disasters, not only for the United States, but
for many countries abroad. In light of
these disasters President Barack Obama has declared September as National
Preparedness Month. 
Disaster preparedness is something we tend to take for
granted, but as we have seen, disasters can happen at any time with or without
notice. For example, the East Coast
experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake and the residents of New England who
were not expecting a hurricane to come knocking on their door. It is important to take a few minutes to
develop a plan of action just in case you should ever need it.
Disability.gov,
the government’s online resource for disability related information, has
developed a section on their website dedicated to emergency preparedness. This portal includes tools and resources such
as:
- Instructions for individuals with pets or service animals.
- Ex. First Aid for Animals
- Pet Owner Information
- Pet Preparedness Toolkit
- Tips and tricks on emergency kits and supplies.
- Emergency Preparedness for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Communication & Speech-Related Disabilities
- Emergency Preparedness for People with Mobility Disabilities
- Test Your Preparedness
- Advice for Caregivers
- How to prepare for an emergency at work or school.
- Accessible Emergency Plans
- Effective Emergency Planning: Addressing the Needs of Employees with Disabilities
- Emergency Planning for Employees
- Planning for an Emergency: School & Workplace
- Disaster Preparedness for Children & Schools
- Recommended Emergency Supplies for Schools
- When Words Are Not Enough
- Handicap Accessible shelters and emergency housing.
- ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters
- Evacuee Support Planning Guide
- Shelter in Place
- Tips on recovering from a disaster when it strikes.
- After a Disaster – A Guide for Parents & Teachers
- Disaster Assistance
- Self-Care & Self-Help Following Disasters
- Emergency Preparedness Information by State.
In addition to Disability.gov,
there are many other resources available on the web for helping you plan and
prepare for disasters. Some of these
resources include:
- Ready.gov
- Are You Prepared? Video Contest
- FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination
- DisabilityPreparedness.gov
- National Preparedness Month Coalition
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- Emergency Preparedness and You
- Citizen Corps
- American Red Cross
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