Disaster Preparedness

World Congress & Expo on Disabilities, 11/19/091

Disaster Preparedness -- Are You Disaster Preparedness -- Are You Ready for an Emergency?Ready for an Emergency?

Faith T. McCormickActing Commissioner

Administration on Developmental Disabilities

Administration on Children and FamiliesU.S. Department of Health and Human

Services


Emergency Preparedness for Emergency Preparedness for Families and ChildrenFamilies and Children

When a disaster strikes—Where will your family be?How will you find each other?Are your children safe?What if your child has “special needs?”Do you have a plan?


Emergency Preparedness for Emergency Preparedness for Families and ChildrenFamilies and Children

What we will cover today: Three Steps to preparing for emergencies State/Local Resources for Family Readiness

--Developmental Disabilities Network--Local organizations

Federal Resources--National Commission on Children & Disasters--FEMA Kids Web Pages


Why Consider Building a Family Why Consider Building a Family Readiness Plan?Readiness Plan?

You can cope with any disaster by planning ahead and working together as a team.

This is your best protection and your responsibility!

Three Steps to preparing for emergencies


STEP ONE – Think AheadSTEP ONE – Think Ahead

Types of natural and man-made disasters--hurricanes, fires, floods, tornados

Consider potential situations so you can adapt your plan to family’s needs

Identify location for all to meetDisaster Preparation Checklist for children

with special needs, your family, your homeComplete Checklist


Checklist for Children with Special Checklist for Children with Special NeedsNeeds

Current care plan & list of medicationsCompleted emergency form for childTwo week supply of medication and/or

current prescriptionsBack up system/plans for electricityDiscuss plan with child’s MDAdvise local emergency management teamPlan for child while at school, day care


Checklist for FamilyChecklist for Family

Do you have a plan; do you practice it?Emergency supply kit w/weather radio-

battery or wind-upMeeting place and central point of contactDiscuss/share info on disasters w/family?Do you know your work and day-care

emergency plans?Plans for your pets & service animals?


Checklist for your HomeChecklist for your Home

Any hazardous materials – inside/outsideWhere/How to turn on/off utilitiesSmoke and carbon monoxide detectorsWater hose, fire extinguishers, generatorsPlan with neighbor on how to help each

other in case of an emergency?


Step Two – Planning & PreparationStep Two – Planning & Preparation

Family meeting to discuss why planPick two meeting placesIdentify “out of state” family contact/go-to

person for all, use text messaging locallyDiscuss Evacuation; plan for petsPost emergency #’s by phones; teach

children how/when to callDecide best evacuation routes from home


Emergency Supply Kit for All Emergency Supply Kit for All FamiliesFamilies

Water – one gallon per person per day, three day supply

Food – three-day supply non-perishable--Canned meats, fruit, veggies w/pop tops--High energy foods – raisins, granola bars--vitamins--Food for infants--Food for special diet needs



First Aid Supplies, such as--Sterile adhesive bandages all sizes--Cleansing agent/soap--Non-Latex gloves (2 pairs)--Non-prescription medications all doses--Aspirin/non-aspirin pain reliever

Supplies for Special Needs, such as--See Checklist; extra batteries



Tools and Emergency Supplies, such as--Cups, plates, plastic utensils--Battery/wind-up radio, extra batteries--Flashlight, extra batteries, charger--Matches in waterproof container--Whistle, signal flare

Sanitation, such as--Toilet paper, towelettes



--Soap, liquid detergent--Personal hygiene items

Clothing and Bedding, such as--Sturdy shoes, rain gear, Blankets

Cell phone chargersEntertainment

--Card and/or Board games--Books for all ages


Emergency Supply Kit for all Emergency Supply Kit for all FamiliesFamilies

Documents, Other Important Items—Keep in waterproof, portable container—such as:--Will, Insurance policies--Contracts & Deeds, Stocks & Bonds--Passports, Social Security Cards--Immunization Records--Bank/ Credit Card Account Numbers--Important phone numbers--Family records--Disposal camera

Scan Documents; store on flash drive


Step Three – Response & Step Three – Response & RecoveryRecovery

Stay in your home or shelter in disasterDo not use “fire” in your homeListen to radio for updates/directionsFollow directions of officialsDo not hide from officialsStay out of unfamiliar placesKeep all pets in safe and secure place


If Disaster Strikes – What to doIf Disaster Strikes – What to do Stay Calm & put your plan into action Check for injuries; first aid or seek help Listen to battery/wind-up radio Evacuate if told to do so Check for damage in your home Use flashlights—no matches/electricity Check for fire, gas leaks; turn off Put pets in safe place; call family contact Check neighbors; stay away from downed power

lines; text-message locally


Tips to Help Families Support their Tips to Help Families Support their ChildrenChildren

Don’t get caught up in “hype” Have a plan; know what you will do Talk on a level child will understand Give children information they need Keep routines and regular schedule Make sure children know what to do Medical Alert for special needs child Teach children to recognize/accept help from

emergency officials


State and Local ResourcesState and Local Resources

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network funded by ADD in all states/territories

Florida DD grantees :Governor’s Council - (850) 488-4180 http://www.fddc.org Advocacy Center for People with Disabilities –

(850) 488-9071 http://www.advocacycenter.org University Centers for Excellence in DD (UCEDD)

--U of Miami - (305) 243-6801 http://mailmancenter.org --USF - (813) 974-3126 http://www.flcic.org


Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.


This project was commissioned by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council in response to the series of devastating hurricanes that the state faced in 2004 & 2005.

The Council partnered with the Governor’s Commission for Volunteerism & Community Service, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management to create the guide.

Designed to provide individuals with developmental disabilities with Florida specific information on disaster preparedness.


The guide is divided into three sections and includes a series of questions in a workbook format that can be completed by the user.*

Readers will be able to transfer their answers to these questions into a blank Disaster Plan, which is included as the last section of the guide.

When completed, the user will have a personal disaster plan that can be implemented.

* Guide can be modified for any location outside FL


Topics found in the guide include: Florida’s Emergency Management System Deciding to Remain at Home or to Evacuate** Emergency Shelters vs. Special Need Shelters Florida’s Special Needs Registry & Contacts Planning Your Personal Support Network** Communication Considerations** Emergency Management Contacts & Resources** Applicable to all Families in any location outside FL


To Order Additional Copies of the Guide:

FDDC Website: www.fddc.orgLatarsha Williams, CL/SC Program Manager

124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Phone: 850-488-4180

Toll Free: 800-580-7801TDD Toll Free: 888-488-8633

Fax: 850-922-6702


Community & State Resources***Community & State Resources***

County & Local Emergency Management Teams State Homeland Security Advisors Citizen Corps Link to Your State via Ready.Gov Map*** http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html

2-1-1 Call Centers http://211us.org/status.htm


Federal ResourcesFederal Resources National Commission on Children and Disasters FEMA – For Kids information visit

www.fema.gov/kids & www.Ready.gov/kids

Health & Human Services (HHS)-- www.flu.gov

Administration on Children & Families (ACF)--Head Start--Child Welfare --Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)


Why Form A National Commission?

Children make up 25% of the population, but overlooked in disaster planning and management

Presidential disaster declarations more than doubled since 1980’s

Only seven states require licensed child care providers to have emergency plans addressing evacuation, reunification and accommodating children with disabilities (Save the Children, 2009)

Care for pets is a greater priority than children


Commission Purpose

Examine the needs of children (0-18 years of age) in relation to the preparation for, response to and recovery from all-hazards, including major disasters and emergencies

Report findings and recommendations to the President and Congress


Areas of Interest

Trauma, physical and mental health Child welfare Child care Housing (sheltering, intermediate, long-term) Evacuation and Transportation Elementary and Secondary Education Juvenile Justice State and Local Emergency Management


Interim ReportOctober 14, 2009

http://www.childrenanddisasters.acf.hhs.gov/


FEMA – Ready CampaignFEMA – Ready Campaign

READY AMERICA! Prepare Plan and Stay Informed

Resources On-line emergency planning tools Ready Kids-interactive site linkhttp://www.ready.gov/kids/index.html Ready America linkhttp://www.ready.gov/america/index.html


Prepare your child before disasters happen


Department of Health & Human Department of Health & Human ServicesServices

H1N1 flu: www.flu.govOther HHS Resources for Families

Head Start – Emergency Preparedness

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/resources/Emergency%20Preparedness

Child Welfare – Disaster Preparedness/Responsehttp://www.childwelfare.gov/highlights/disaster/

ADD – Emergency Preparedness http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/resources/dispub.htmlhttp://www.add-idea-em.org/index.htm


Helpful Web Sites for FamiliesHelpful Web Sites for Families

www.prepare.org – Red Cross web site with information for families, individuals with disabilities, and materials for helping children prepare and cope with disasters

http://www.fema.gov/kids/ - FEMA has put together a wealth of resources for parents and teachers to support children. Loads of information and engaging activities for children to learn how to be prepared for disasters.

www.nobodyleftbehind2.org – For professionals and communities who are concerned about the evacuation of individuals with mobility impairments. Check out the resources section for a wealth of resources, guides, and instructional manuals.



http://www.aap.org/disasters/pdf/helping-children-and-adolescents.pdf - Great booklet that provides you with instructions on how to support your child after a disaster or traumatic event.

http://www.aap.org/family/frk/frkit.htm - American Academy of Pediatrics has developed a family readiness kit for disasters. It has information on: preparing for disasters, what to expect in a disaster, supplies list, and getting access to emergency medical services. Easy to read and understand.

http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/disabled.html - Department of Homeland Security web site with good tips for families, how to prepare children, and tips for individuals with special needs. Resources include a pamphlet on preparing for disasters, supply list for families, and an instructional video.



https://disastersafe.redcross.org/default.aspxIf you have been affected by a disaster, the American Red Cross Safe and Well Website provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being.

http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/topic.php?id=4The American Psychological Association (APA) Help Center has many articles on how to deal with traumatic stress during and after a disaster.


Administration on Developmental Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)Disabilities (ADD)

Contact Information:

Faith T. McCormickActing Commissioner, ADD200 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20201202/[email protected]://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/http://www.add-idea-em.org/index.htm

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