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A basic disaster plan should include an evacuation plan, a communication plan, and advance collection general disaster supplies; however, as a person with a disability, you may need to take EXTRA MEASURES to assure your safety in a disaster. This may require a more comprehensive disaster plan, as you will have additional considerations.
For example,
These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself as you plan for a disaster.
More information on disaster planning for persons with disabilities can be found at:
Visit the Family Disaster Planning website, brought to you by the State of Florida! This website will better prepare you and your family for future disasters by helping you create your own personalized Family Disaster Plan.
In a major disaster, emergency workers may not be able to reach everyone right away, and in some cases it may take 3 or more days for help to arrive. What would you do if you had no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service? Having a plan for your family and their needs will help ensure their safety and comfort during these difficult times.
Over the next few minutes, you will be asked to provide information about your home, family, and pets. Using the information you provide, this website will create a personalized Family Disaster Plan that you can print out and save for future emergencies. Included in your plan will be:
Remember, the best way to make your family and home safer is to be prepared before a disaster happens.
Creating your plan is easy and only takes about 10-15 minutes. To begin, click "Start My Family Plan" below and follow the simple instructions!
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