Tips To Help Disabled Prepare For A Disaster

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In the event of emergencies such as floods, fires, tornadoes or hurricanes, those individuals with disabilities need to be prepared to get out of their homes as quickly and safely as possible.  Therefore, they need to be prepared.

Preparing for a disaster for those people living with a disabilities is slightly more difficult than those individuals with fully-able bodies.

Here are some tips to help disabled individuals prepare for a disaster in the even that one may occur:

·         Practice getting out of the house quickly at least twice a year.

·         Discuss any special needs with a local emergency-medical-services provider.

·         Plan where to go for shelter and how to get there, and who may need to provide you with assistance.

·         Compile an emergency-preparedness kit that can last 24 to 48 hours. It should include items such as medication lists, contact numbers, medications, catheter supplies and a first-aid kit.

·         Think about shelter and supplies for your service animal.

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