Disaster Preparedness -
Have You Made a Plan
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Planning Resources
- General Self-Help Information to Prepare for Emergencies and Natural Disasters (PDF, 125k)
A comprehensive fact sheet prepared by the Equal Access to the Community team at the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities.
- Information about Prescription Refills and Hurricanes
Did you know there was an executive order in Florida that enables you to get your prescription refills early if a hurricane is coming?
- Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs (PDF, 325k)
This pamphlet, created by Homeland Security, AARP and American Red Cross, outlines three steps to disaster preparedness: Get A Kit, Make A Plan and Be Informed.
- NEW: The Family Preparedness Guide (PDF, 1.7MB)
This tool was collaboratively developed by Florida Department of Health and Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
- Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs (PDF, 732k)
This comprehensive booklet will help you get started putting together your disaster plan. Prepared by FEMA and the American Red Cross, this planning tool is geared toward families of the elderly and disabled.
- Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs (PDF, 677k)
A disaster planning guide for families of children with special needs. Information and planning checklists prepared by the Florida Institute for Family Involvement.
- Florida Division of Emergency Management
A link to Florida Division of Emergency Management. Click on this link to see a map of Florida counties which will take you to the website for each county’s emergency management. You can register for Special Needs Shelters at your county website as well as get updates and evacuation instructions.
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