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Disaster Preparedness for
Persons with Disabilities

Photo of several disasters, including a tornado, fire, hurricane, and flood.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. Preparing in advance is essential for your safety and a speedy recovery. Below you can find questions you need to ask yourself to fully prepare. Each question is a link to a page with emergency planning tools, evacuation tips and links to sites that will help you prepare your plan.

Have You Made a Plan?

You need to make a plan in advance of any disaster, and these resources can help. This topic was updated on January 30, 2008, with more information.

How Will You Keep Informed?

Without the proper information, you cannot make educated choices. Here are ways to stay informed.

Should You Evacuate or Stay?

Which choice should you make? Use this checklist to make an informed decision.

Where Will You Go?

If you choose to evacuate, use these resources to find a place to go and when to consider if you have special needs.