Guides: Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources: Disabled/ Older Persons

Books/eBooks

Disaster Public Health and Older People by Emily Ying; Yang Chan
Access Note: Concurrent User(s): 1
ISBN: 9781351127608
Publication Date: 2019-08-23

Americans with Disabilities Act
Guide on how to help disabled persons in emergency situations
American Red Cross
A guide on preparing disabled persons for emergency situations.
DisasterAssistance.gov
Includes resources to help people with disabilities or access and functional needs learn how to prepare for disasters. Find information you can use, from things like alerting tools and equipment to how to create an emergency plan and kit. Caregivers and communities may also find these resources helpful.
Habitat for Humanity
Disaster planning for disabled persons
Library of Congress National Library Service
Resources for helping disabled persons during disasters.
National Fire Protection Association
Detailed evacuation plans for disabled persons.
Ready.gov
Provides tools for preparing for disasters for disabled persons.
U.S. Department of Labor
Tools and resources for disabled persons in the workforce
U.S. Department of Transportation
Provides resources for individuals with disabilities, their family members, and their caretakers on planning for emergencies within transportation systems. Additionally, people with disabilities will find information related to using transportation systems during emergencies such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks.

American Red Cross
Emergency preparedness resources for older adults.
American Psychological Assosiation
APA's guide on how to prepare/assist older person in emergency situations
CDC Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
CDC's guide on preparing older adults for emergency situations.
FEMA
Provides resources on how to prepare seniors for disasters.
Health in Aging
Emergency preparedness tip sheet for older adults
Ready.gov
Information about emergency preparedness for seniors.
National Institute on Aging
Tips on how older adults can prepare for disasters.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Disaster planning for older adults
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging
Emergency readiness guide for older adults and caregivers.