Create disaster plans for family members with disabilities, medical conditions, and special requirements.
Standard emergency plans don't work for everyone. People with disabilities, chronic medical conditions, mobility impairments, or special needs require customized disaster preparation. This guide covers creating a special needs emergency plan, building a customized kit, arranging support networks, navigating shelters with special needs, and ensuring continuity of care during and after disasters. If you or a loved one has special needs, this guide is essential.
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Document the person's condition, medications, equipment, and assistance requirements. Identify who will help them in an emergency (caregiver, neighbor, family member). Create backup plans in case primary helpers are unavailable. Share the plan with all support network members.
Pro Tip
Give copies of your special needs plan to your doctor, pharmacist, and local emergency management office. Many counties maintain a special needs registry.
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