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Know the types of disasters that are likely to happen in your area, then develop a plan for each one. Some disasters to consider are fire, flood, earthquakes, severe winter weather, and hazardous material spills.

During a disaster, your family may have to leave your home and daily routine. Children may become anxious, confused or frightened. As an adult, you will need to cope with disaster in a way that will help children avoid developing a permanent sense of loss. It is important to give children guidance that will help them reduce their fears

If you use life-support equipment, such as oxygen, have someone fasten the large tank securely to prevent it from falling over in a disaster. · If you use a wheelchair, walker, crutches, canes or other types of mechanical walking aids, keep them near to you at all times. If possible, have extra aids, such as canes, available in different locations throughout your home.

F or the millions of Americans with mobility problems, emergencies such as fires and floods present a special challenge. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead. This checklist will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your family, friends, or a personal care attendant, and prepare an emergency plan. Post the plan where everyone will see it.

In the event of a serious disaster everyone should be self-sufficient for at least 3 days with out help or emergency services.

Earthquakes can be a frightening experience for the animals in our lives. They can become confused, panicked or disoriented in and after a disaster. By planning ahead you can help keep your pets and service animals safe and secure following an earthquake. In addition to the usual earthquake preparedness activities, you may find the following information especially helpful.

Dealing with a disaster such as an earthquake, storm or power outage can be especially frightening for people with special medical needs. You can gain confidence in providing for the safety of yourself and your family during an emergency by planing ahead. Imagine how you will be during such a disaster and the three days following it. Think about your special medical needs and how you can prepare to meet them. In addition to the usual emergency preparedness activities, you may find the following information helpful.

Dealing with an earthquake can be especially challenging if you are a person with - a visual impairment. Meeting the challenge becomes easier if you plan ahead. The important thing is to start preparing now. In addition to the usual earthqua􀀃e preparedness activities, you may find the following information especially helpful.

Completing a Personal Assessment You should decide what you will be able to do for yourself and what assistance you may need before, during, and after a disaster This will be based on the environment after the disaster, your capabilities, and your limitations. To complete a personal asses make a list of your personal needs and your resources for meeting them in a disaster environment.

A curriculum for teachers to use to integrate hazard safety into regular academic lesson plans in math, science, social studies, and language arts. Available in three complete kits for teachers of Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8.

For Those with Special Needs. · If you use life-support equipment, such as oxygen, have someone fasten the large tank securely to prevent it from falling over in a disaster. · If you use a wheelchair, walker, crutches, canes or other types of mechanical walking aids, keep them near to you at all times. If possible, have extra aids, such as canes, available in different locations throughout your home. · Place a security light in each room. These lights plug into any electrical wall outlet and light up automatically if there is a loss of electricity. They will continue operating automatically for 4 to 6 hours and you can turn them on and off by hand in an emergency. (Available in many hardware stores.)

next time disaster strikes, you may not have much time to act. Prepare now for a sudden emergency. Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. This T checklist will help you get started. Discuss these ideas with your family, then prepare an emergency plan. Post the plan where everyone will see it—on the refrigerator or bulletin board. For additional information about how to prepare for hazards in your community, contact your local emergency management or civil defense office and American Red Cross chapter. Emergency Checklist

As the national repository of the records of the Federal government, the National Archives & Records Administration recognizes the importance of family records. During the mid-west floods of 1993, the staff of the National Archives developed some technical tips to guide individuals in emergency stabilization and salvage of damaged documents, photographs, books, and other personal papers. It is important to note that flood damage to some items may be irreversible. The treatment of objects of high monetary, historic, or sentimental value should only be performed in consultation with a conservator.

We define special needs as any human condition that may necessitate special care during an emergency or disaster response. Emergency preparedness manuals and training materials often assume that the individuals affected by disaster are all healthy, ambulatory and able to function independently in an emergency situation. We know that this is not always the case. The American Red Cross serves a diverse population, which includes children and individuals with disabilities, medical needs, cognitive impairments or simply a limited personal recovery capacity. These needs must be intentionally incorporated into the emergency planning process in order to ensure the safety and well-being of these individuals during an emergency.

Emergencies can happen at any time, often with no warning. Some emergencies can force a person to evacuate their home; others may force whole neighborhoods to be evacuated, while still others may require people to stay in their homes for days. Whether small or widespread, emergencies can pose special challenges for individuals with disabilities. If you or a loved one has a disability and were forced to evacuate your home, or if basic services such as water, gas, electricity or telephones were cut off, would you, your family and your neighbors know what to do to ensure your well-being and safety?

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