| Emergency Plan |
Do you have a physical disability? Now is a great time to update your emergency plan and share it with your loved ones #EventHashtag
If you have a home healthcare provider, make sure he/she is aware of your emergency plans as well #EventHashtag
Have an emergency plan? If so, great! Have you practiced it with loved ones recently? Remember, practice makes perfect #EventHashtag
Thought about which disasters could happen in your area? Are you prepared? This video can help: http://1.usa.gov/1RlixAI #EventHashtag
Preparing makes sense for people with disabilities. Check out this video to learn how to get prepared http://1.usa.gov/1Lc5baG #EventHashtag
Preparing makes sense for people with disabilities. Check out this brochure to learn how: http://1.usa.gov/1QEa5zN #EventHashtag
Preparing makes sense for people with disabilities and special medical needs. Learn how to prepare: http://1.usa.gov/1KYsJ3f
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How does your community plan for special needs in disasters? Contact your local emergency management agency to find out #EventHashtag
Have a disability? Don’t forget to put together an emergency kit. Go to http://1.usa.gov/1LMzRwa for a list of supplies & tips #EventHashtag
Do you use any electronic medical devices? Don’t forget to get backup batteries for them #EventHashtag
If you own a medical alert tag or bracelet, wear it. If not, get one. It can help responders identify your support needs #EventHashtag
Tip: Follow normal routine & note things that might be difficult to manage w/out in an emergency, then brainstorm solutions #EventHashtag
For individuals with service animals:
Pack an emergency kit for your service animal. Check out http://1.usa.gov/1QDj3Ya for a complete list of supplies to include #EventHashtag
Be sure to label all service animal supplies w/ your contact info (or your emergency contact’s info) http://1.usa.gov/1QDj3Ya #EventHashtag
Keep veterinary records and immunization cards of your service animal on hand #EventHashtag
Carry a photo of you and your service animal as proof of ownership in case you are separated http://1.usa.gov/1QDj3Ya #EventHashtag
Is your service animal fully trained and tamed? Shelters may turn away animals that cannot be kept under control #EventHashtag
Your service animal should always wear a harness and leash when in a shelter #EventHashtag
Like humans, service animals can become distressed during emergency situations. Bring treats or toys to help soothe them #EventHashtag
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Do you have a physical disability? Now is a great time to update your emergency plan and share it with your loved ones.
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If you have a home healthcare provider, make sure to include him or her in your emergency plans as well. Take time to review and practice them together. Remember, practice makes perfect.
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Have you thought about which disasters could happen in your area? Are you prepared? This video can help.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1RlixAI
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Preparing makes sense for people with disabilities and special medical needs. Need tips on how to get prepared? Check out the following links for more information
Video: http://1.usa.gov/1Lc5baG
Brochure: http://1.usa.gov/1QEa5zN
Ready.gov webpage: http://1.usa.gov/1KYsJ3f
How does your community plan for special needs in disasters? Contact the [local emergency management agency] to find out.
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Do you have a disability? Don’t forget to put together an emergency kit. If you use any electronic medical devices, remember to include backup batteries in your kit. Check out Ready.gov for a list of supplies and tips.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1LMzRwa
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If you own a medical alert tag or bracelet, wear it. If not, be sure to get one. It can help responders identify your support needs in a disaster.
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When creating your emergency plan, follow your normal routine. If you notice things that might be difficult to manage without in an emergency, brainstorm solutions.
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For individuals with service animals:
Pack an emergency kit for your service animal. Don’t forget to label all of the supplies with your contact information (or your emergency contact’s information).
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1QDj3Ya
Image: Service animal
Keep veterinary records and immunization cards of your service animal on hand. Be sure to carry a photo of you and your service animal as proof of ownership in case you are separated.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1QDj3Ya
Image: Person with service animal
Is your service animal fully trained and tamed? Shelters may turn away animals that cannot be kept under control. Your animal should always wear a harness and leash when in a shelter.
Image: Dog in harness and leash
Like humans, service animals can become distressed during emergency situations. Carry treats and toys in your emergency kit to help soothe them when they get restless.
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| Medical Plan |
Have copies of your medical records with you at all times, including info about immunizations, medications & health issues #EventHashtag
If possible, stock extra over the counter and prescription medicine, and other medical supplies you use #EventHashtag
Ask your local pharmacy or doctor to provide a list of your prescription medicine and medically prescribed devices #EventHashtag
If a disaster occurs, there is an easy way to tell if your pharmacy is open. Learn more about Rx Open: http://www.rxopen.org #EventHashtag
Be sure to label all of your medical devices with your contact information. If possible, laminate to protect from water damage #EventHashtag
It is useful to write instructions for your medical devices so first responders can use them to help you in an emergency #EventHashtag
If you receive dialysis/oxygen/cancer treatment, work w/ your provider to ID where to continue treatment if a disaster occurs #EventHashtag
Receive in-home assistance or services like Meals on Wheels? Make a plan for continued care w/ provider before an emergency #EventHashtag
For patients on dialysis:
If you expect delays between dialysis treatments, start a “3-day emergency diet” Find details here: http://bit.ly/1OxjJfU #EventHashtag
If your usual dialysis facility isn’t open, look for others in your area that provide the specific treatments you need http://bit.ly/1Mtvnb8 #EventHashtag
Dialysis patients: Create a patient card that lists medical provider, treatment plan & dialysis facility http://bit.ly/1VGRHo3 #EventHashtag
Trouble accessing dialysis treatments during #EventHashtag? Call the Kidney Community Response Coalition’s Emergency Hotline: 866-901-3773
Dialysis patients must take special precautions during disasters. For more info/preparedness resources: http://bit.ly/YxHv9Z #EventHashtag
For patients requiring oxygen devices:
Use an oxygen tank? Create an oxygen disaster kit. For a list of supplies to include, visit http://bit.ly/1TPszfJ #EventHashtag
Use an oxygen tank? Check out this resource to learn how you can prepare for a disaster: http://bit.ly/1TPszfJ #EventHashtag
Use an oxygen tank? Contact your oxygen supplier to find out how much oxygen you require & how long your supplies last #EventHashtag
Use an oxygen tank? Ask your supplier how you can access additional backups of oxygen in the event of an emergency #EventHashtag
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Have copies of your medical records with you at all times, including information about immunizations, medications & health issues.
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Ask your local pharmacy or doctor to provide a list of your prescription medicine and medically prescribed devices. If possible, stock extra over-the-counter and prescription medicines and other medical supplies you use.
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If a disaster occurs, there is an easy way to tell if your pharmacy is open. Check out Rx Open for more information.
Link: http://www.rxopen.org
Be sure to label all of your medical devices with your contact information. If possible, laminate them to protect against potential water damage.
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Use medical devices? Write out instructions for each of them so that first responders can use them to help you in an emergency.
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If you receive dialysis, oxygen, or cancer treatments, work with your healthcare provider to identify where you can continue treatment if a disaster occurs.
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Do you receive in-home assistance or services like Meals on Wheels? Make a plan for continued care with your providers before an emergency.
Image: Meals on Wheels delivery
For patients on dialysis:
If you expect delays between dialysis treatments, start a “3-day emergency diet” Find details here:
Link: http://bit.ly/1OxjJfU
If your usual dialysis facility isn’t open, look for others in your area that offer the specific treatments you need. If you are having trouble finding treatment, call the Kidney Community Response Coalition’s hotline: 866-901-3773
Link: http://bit.ly/1Mtvnb8
Image: Kidney Community Response Coalition logo
Dialysis patients: Create a patient card that lists your medical provider, treatment plan, and dialysis facility. This card will alert responders if you need emergency treatment.
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Dialysis patients must take special precautions during disasters. For more preparedness resources, check out this resource.
Link: http://bit.ly/YxHv9Z
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For patients requiring oxygen devices:
Do you use an oxygen tank? Create an oxygen disaster kit. Check out this resource for a list of supplies to include and other tips on how you can prepare for a disaster.
Link: http://bit.ly/1TPszfJ
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Use an oxygen tank? Contact your oxygen supplier to find out how much oxygen you require and how long your supplies last. Ask about how you can access backups of oxygen in the event of an emergency.
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| Evacuation |
Do you have a physical disability? Be sure to identify a personal contact at home/work that can help you evacuate if need be #EventHashtag
(1of2) If evacuating, be ready to tell responders about the assistive devices or medical supplies you need to bring with you #EventHashtag
(2of2) Prepare laminated instructions if you may find it hard to describe your needs or for the responder to understand you #EventHashtag
Do you know where to go if you need to evacuate? For a list of nearby shelters, go to [insert link] #EventHashtag
If you are disabled, work with local, public, or paratransit services to arrange transportation in the event of an evacuation #EventHashtag
Ask your employer about your organization’s evacuation plan and make sure the plan meets your specific needs #EventHashtag
Before an emergency, check exits to ensure that assistive devices can fit through the doorways in case you have to evacuate #EventHashtag
Have a physical disability? Ask about temporary ramps/lifts that could be added to your home/workplace in case of emergency #EventHashtag
For more info on planning for an evacuation & preparedness tips for those w/ disabilities, visit: http://1.usa.gov/1Uup6nF #EventHashtag
Assisting persons in wheelchairs:
During an evacuation always ask people in wheelchairs how they prefer to be moved before moving them http://bit.ly/1WS8BAp &EventHashtag
Try not to separate individuals from their wheelchairs during evacuation. If unavoidable, reunite person w/ wheelchair ASAP #EventHashtag
If person is lifted from wheelchair during evac, ask others to grab it. Otherwise, remove it from stairwell/don’t block exits #EventHashtag
For persons with service animals:
During an evacuation, make sure that a service animal isn’t separated from its master if possible http://bit.ly/1WS8BAp
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Remember to put your contact info on your service animal’s name tag just in case you get separated during an evacuation #EventHashtag
If you go to a public shelter, by law all service dogs are allowed inside & must be allowed to remain w/ you at all times #EventHashtag
For assistive technology users:
Review safety tips when handling medical equipment. Always get patients’ permission before shutting off or moving any equipment #EventHashtag
Consider where you’ll move patients relying on assistive technology & if they’ll have access to a power source at new location #EventHashtag
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Do you have a physical disability? Make sure to identify a personal contact at home and at work who can help you evacuate in an emergency.
Image: Person in wheelchair speaking to another person
In the event of an evacuation, be ready to tell responders about any assistive devices or medical supplies you need to bring with you. If you have difficulty describing your needs, it may help to write out and laminate instructions.
Image: Person speaking with first responder
Do you know where to go if you need to evacuate? For a list of nearby emergency shelters, go to [insert link]. If you have a disability, work with local, public, or paratransit services to arrange transportation.
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Do you know what your organization’s evacuation plan is? Talk to your employer and make sure the plan meets your specific needs.
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Check exits around your work to ensure that assistive devices can fit through the doorways. Ask about temporary ramps or lifts that could possibly be added in your home or workplace in case you need to evacuate during an emergency.
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For more information on planning for an evacuation and additional preparedness tips for those with disabilities, visit this site.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1Uup6nF
Assisting persons in wheelchairs:
During an evacuation be sure to ask people in wheelchairs how they prefer to be moved before moving them. Do not separate individuals from their wheelchairs. If a person must be lifted from wheelchair, ask others to grab it and return it to person ASAP.
Link: http://bit.ly/1WS8BAp
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For persons with service animals:
During an evacuation, try not to separate a service animal from its master if possible.
Link: http://bit.ly/1WS8BAp
Image: Owner with service animal
Do you have a service animal? Remember to write your contact info on your service animal’s name tag in case you get separated during an evacuation. Public shelters are required by law to allow service dogs inside, and owners have the right to remain with their service dogs at all times.
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For assistive technology users:
Carefully review safety tips before handling any patient’s medical equipment. Always ask the patient for permission before shutting off or moving any equipment.
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Plan ahead. Do you know where you will move patients relying on assistive technology? Will he or she have access to a power source at the new location?
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| Shelter in Place |
Shelter in place means taking immediate shelter wherever you are during an emergency #EventHashtag
An emergency kit should contain at least 3 days’ worth of supplies in case you must shelter in place http://1.usa.gov/1KYsJ3f &EventHashtag
If you have a physical disability & must shelter in place, choose a space you can easily access w/ few doors/windows/openings #EventHashtag
Keep in contact with your support network while you are sheltering in place. Have someone check in with you regularly #EventHashtag
Ask your employer about your organization’s shelter in place plan & make sure it meets your specific needs #EventHashtag
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“Shelter in place” means taking immediate shelter wherever you are during an emergency. Have an emergency kit with at least 3 days’ worth of supplies ready in case you must shelter.
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If you have a physical disability and need to shelter in place, choose a space you can easily access. Rooms with few doors, windows, and openings are best.
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Keep in contact with your support network while you are sheltering in place. Have someone regularly check in with you to ensure your needs are being met.
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Do you know what your organization’s shelter in place plan is? Talk to your employer and make sure the plan meets your specific needs.
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| Power Outage |
Have a disability? Call your power company. You may be able to register & get your power restored faster during outages #EventHashtag
Tell your power company if you use oxygen or mechanical ventilation. http://1.usa.gov/1Uup6nF&EventHashtag
Ask about other sources you can use to power assistive technology during a power outage http://1.usa.gov/1d4AyxZ&EventHashtag
Purchase extra batteries for power wheelchairs or other medical/assistive technology devices http://1.usa.gov/1d4AyxZ&EventHashtag
(1of2) If you rely on power for medical reasons, plan for how you will obtain power backup during an outage #EventHashtag
(2of2) If possible, have backup battery, generator, solar or alternate electrical resources #EventHashtag
Plan alternative ways to charge your communication and assistive technology devices before a disaster strikes #EventHashtag
Buy chargers that can be manually operated or powered using alternative forms of energy #EventHashtag
Does your medication need to be refrigerated? Learn how to store them if the power goes out http://1.usa.gov/1Macrkr&EventHashtag
Certain medications do not last for long periods of time without refrigeration. Throw them out if they have spoiled #EventHashtag
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If you have a disability, call your power company. You may be able to register and get your power restored faster during outages. This is particularly important if you use oxygen or mechanical ventilation.
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Link: http://1.usa.gov/1Uup6nF
If you rely on power for medical reasons, find out about other sources you can use to power assistive technology during an outage. If possible, have backup batteries, generators, or alternate electrical resources.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1d4AyxZ
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In case of a power outage, purchase extra batteries for power wheelchairs or other medical devices.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1d4AyxZ
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Plan alternative ways to charge your communication devices when a disaster strikes in case of power outages. Buy chargers that can be manually operated or powered using alternate forms of energy.
Link: http://1.usa.gov/1d4AyxZ
Do your medications need to be refrigerated? Learn how to store them if the power goes out. Certain medications do not last for long periods of time, so if you are unable to refrigerate them and they spoil, throw them away.
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| Disease Outbreak |
The best way to prevent infection is to get vaccinated. Ask your doctor about signing up for priority vaccination #EventHashtag
If you have a chronic health condition, you may be at higher risk for XXX disease. Get vaccinated sooner rather than later #EventHashtag
If you have symptoms of XXX disease, contact your doctor immediately #EventHashtag
If you are physically disabled, call your doctor for info about #Eventhashtag if you are worried about how it may affect your condition
To prevent infection/spread of XXX disease wash your hands often and cover your mouth when you cough #EventHashtag
Be sure to continue taking your regular daily medications at this time. Call your doctor if you have any questions/concerns. #EventHashtag
If you are a caregiver to someone with a disability/chronic illness, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible #EventHashtag
If you are a caregiver to someone w/ a disability/chronic illness, find someone to take your place should you become sick #EventHashtag
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The best way to prevent infection is to get vaccinated. Talk to your doctor about signing up for priority vaccination. Get vaccinated sooner rather than later.
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If you have a chronic health condition, you may be at higher risk for XXX disease. Call your doctor for more information about how it may affect your condition.
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If you have symptoms of XXX disease, contact your doctor immediately.
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To prevent infection/spread of XXX disease, wash your hands often and cover your mouth when you cough.
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If you have a disability or chronic illness, continue taking your regular medications at this time, unless otherwise told. Call your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
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If you are a caregiver to someone with a disability or chronic illness, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Find someone who can take your place should you become sick.
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