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Let’s Make A Plan!
Brought to you by the Mohawk Area Public Health Coalition, in conjunction with Nancy Svirida, Esq., Disability Law Center, under a grant from the
National Association of County and City Health Officials, May 2007
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Why are we here?
Mohawk Area Public Health Coalition Franklin Regional Council of Governments National Association of County and City
Health Officials Project Demand Disability Law Center
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What is Personal Preparedness? Know what you can offer AND what you need
in many different situations
Be creativeOne person’s perceived
disability is
often a strength in many situations!
Be aware and try to reduce risk
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Personal Preparedness Planning
Develop a plan for before, during and after an event
Implement that plan and talk to others
Practice your plan with emergency drills
Maintain your plan with review and updates
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Language
Person-first language and reference
No assumptions of particular needs
We may make mistakes but let’s keep trying!
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Federal Legal Updates
Federal Laws
Project Special Needs Assessment for Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) Report
Court Cases
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Massachusetts Updates
February 2007 Statewide Emergency Preparedness Summit
Goals of the Summit
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Projects Sponsored by Franklin Regional Council of Governments Provides support to member towns on emergency
preparedness activities. Host for the Mohawk Area Public Health Coalition,
Regional Emergency Planning Committee and Franklin County Medical Reserve Corps/Community Emergency Response Team.
www.frcog.org/services/emergency/index.php
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Your Personal Preparedness Plan
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Gather Information
Insurance Policies Medical
Contacts, alert bracelets, medical records Important Papers Photographs Equipment information Utility valves
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Gather Emergency Supplies
Non-perishable food
Communication Devices & Batteries
Cash and Checks
Sanitation and hygiene items
Prescriptions
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Extra Considerations for Individuals with Emotional and/or Mental Disabilities: Maintain your individual safety plan
Consider setting up wellness or quiet room at shelter
Keep sensory tools with you
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Extra Considerations for Individuals with Mobility Disabilities Heavy gloves to use while wheeling around
over glass and debris
Patch kit to repair flat tires
Back up lightweight manual chair
Spare cane or walker
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Extra Considerations for Individuals with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities Communication devices and spare batteries
Favorite item to help you maintain focus while waiting in lines
Paper and writing materials
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Extra Considerations for Individuals with Sensory Disabilities Extra batteries for portable TTYs, etc.
Extra pair of dark glasses, if medically required
National Weather Radio (NWR)
Folding mobility cane
Paper with pens or pencils
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Extra Considerations for Individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Breathing Conditions Beware of fumes from idling vehicles
Towels, masks, industrial respirators
N95-rated particulate filter mask
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Extra Considerations for Owners of Pets or Service Animals Cage/carrier labeled with contact information
Identification tags and/or microchip implant
Food, medicine, favorite toy
First aid kit and manual
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Reach Out to Others
Network of Support
Distribute Copy of Your Plan
Emergency Contact Lists
9-1-1 Disability Indicator Form
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Reach Out to Others
Phone Tree
Learn Others’ Plans
Consider Volunteering for Medical Reserve Corps, etc.
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Minimize Risk
Prepare for power outages
Install carbon monoxide and smoke alarms
Always evacuate when told to
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During an Event
Be gentle with yourself/others
Common Reactions to Emergencies: Anxiety Headaches Inability to Communicate
Crying Nausea Increase Subst. Abuse
Insomnia Chest Pain Family Problems
Flashbacks Anger Indecisiveness
Heart Palpitations Confusion
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After an Event
Reach out to others for support
Consider volunteering
Exercise helps reduce stress
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Practicing your Personal Preparedness Plan
Use whatever equipment you plan on using in an emergency
Include your personal network
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Practice Being Clear and Brief Quickly explain to people the best way to
guide or move you and your equipment Brief, clear, and specific instructions to
rescue personnel, either orally or in writing Explain what kind of accommodation you
need
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Keep it up!
Execute plans at school, work, restaurants, libraries, independent living centers, clubhouses, etc.
Review and update at the beginning of each month
Learn about drills in your community and try to participate
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Community Resources
www.franklincountyprepares.org
Franklin Regional Council of Governments
See Packet