Plan. Prepare. Respond.
- Make a list and keep important supplies with you.
- Identify where you could go to shelter safely.
- Listen and follow local news, weather reports, and social media.
**Keep in mind
You may need to adjust your emergency plan, supplies and actions based on the latest from your state, local officials and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Go to: CDC, COVID-19 & Emergency
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
- ADA National Network: Emergency Preparedness Resources
Web: adata.org - Webinar Series: Emergency Management and Preparedness-Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Web: adapresentations.org - ADA Live! Podcasts & Resources – Emergency Preparedness
Web: adalive.org
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and COVID-19
- Hurricanes and COVID-19
- Going to a Public Disaster Shelter During COVID-19
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Prepare & Planning for:
- People with Disabilities
- People with Chronic Illnesses
- Children and their Caregivers
- Evacuees
- People Experiencing Homelessness
- Tribal Communities
- More Information for Specific Groups
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Social Media
FEMA: U.S. Federal Emergency Management
- FEMA.gov website
- FEMA Mobile App
- Prepare for Disasters – Ready.gov
- Office of Disability Integration & Coordination – FEMA
Disaster Assistance
- Individual Disaster Assistance
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- Videos: FEMA Frequently Asked Questions [ASL, captioned]
- IRS: Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
Source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Web: irs.gov
More U.S. Emergency Preparedness & Safety
Public Health and Medical Emergency Support for a Nation
Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Web: phe.gov
Source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Web: irs.gov
Communication & Emergencies
- Video: We prepare everyday PSA [captioned, ASL, audio-described]
Source: FEMA – YouTube Channel - Inclusive Emergency Communication Checklist [PDF]
Source: ABLE South Carolina
Web: able-sc.org - Weather Safety Information for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Source: National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Web: weather.gov - Emergency Picture Communication Aid [PDF] | Spanish – Emergency Picture Communication Aid [PDF]
Source: Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Web: gcdd.org
General Preparation & Safety
- Emergency Supply Kits
Web: adata.org - Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical DevicesWeb: adata.org; adapacific.org
- Bedside Emergency Supply Checklist
Web: adata.org - Pets and Animals Emergency Preparedness
Source: Ready.gov – Department of Homeland Security - Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)Web: flash.org
- Hurricane Preparedness during COVID-19 [PDF]
Resource Guide for Gulf Coast (MS, FL, TX, LA, AL)
Source: Southerly
Web: southerlymag.org
Support & Emergency Shelters
- Find Open Shelters in U.S.
Source: American Red Cross
Web: redcross.org - Safe and Well – Register Yourself & Search for Loved Ones
Individuals and organizations can register on this free website and tell others that they are safe. Search for loved ones. Site in English or Spanish.
Source: American Red Cross
Web: safeandwell.communityos.org - Emergency Response Resources:
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Web: acl.gov - Eldercare Locator
Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Web: eldercare.acl.gov - Counseling & Support Resources
Source: ADA, Disability and COVID-19 - Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Web: naricspotlight.wordpress.com
Tracking Weather & Updates
Weather and Disaster Specific Resources
- Weather Ready & SafetySource: National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Web: weather.gov
Cold Weather
- Emergency Planning in a Winter Storm for Persons with Disabilities During a Pandemic
Source: Newsletter in honor of those in Texas during power outage/water & food shortage/pipe freeze/pandemic
Web: fun4thedisabled.com
Severe Weather
- Severe Weather: Be Ready & Informed
- Extreme Heat: Be Ready & Informed
- Center for Disease Control: Extreme Heat
- Thunderstorms and Lightning: Be Ready & Informed
- Center for Disease Control: Lightning
Earthquake
Flood
Household Emergencies
- Home Fires: Be Ready & Informed
- Household Chemical Emergencies: Be Ready & Informed
- Power Outages: Be Ready & Informed
Hurricane/Tornado
- Hurricanes: Be Ready & Informed
- National Hurricane Preparedness from National Weather Service
- HurricaneStrong – Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
- Tornados: be Ready & Informed
- Center for Disease Control: Tornados