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Disaster Preparedness for families of children and youth with special health care needs
Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Being prepared is your responsibility and best protection.
Assisting People with Special Needs
Along with the Red Cross, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) provides a website with numerous guides, tips, checklists, and strategies to assist people with disabilities during an emergency.
Preparedness information for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
This website contains information regarding preparedness for seniors and people with disabilities. Downloadable booklets from the American Red Cross Disaster Services include:
Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs
Disaster Preparedness: For People With Disabilities
Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
This website provides information and a downloadable brochure in PDF and text format for people with disabilities to assist them in being better prepared for emergency situations.
Disability Preparedness Resource Center
The disability preparedness website provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency.
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