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Collaboration for Inclusive Emergency Preparedness and Response

Center for Disabilities Studies University of Delaware 461 Wyoming Road Newark, DE 19716 (302) 831-6974 http://www.udel.edu/cds/

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Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) University of Delaware

• Founded in 1993
• One of 67 University Centers for Excellence in

Developmental Disabilities Research, Education, and Service nationwide

• Part of the national Association of University

Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

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CDS works on behalf of people with disabilities in such key areas as

• health and well-being
• early intervention
• Inclusive education
• transition from school to work
• assistive technology
• family centered practices
• employment, housing, and transportation

CDS offers a variety of services and supports that advance the independence and productivity of individuals with disabilities and their families.

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The focus of our work in emergency preparedness:

• Enabling individuals with

developmental disabilities and their families to prepare for emergency situations, and

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• Promoting the seamless integration
• f emergency planning for individuals

with developmental disabilities into existing emergency operational plans in Delaware.

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Planning Grant

Four Emergency Preparedness Forums were held throughout the State; Data collected from the participants indicated 25.6 % did not feel prepared, and 41 % somewhat prepared but recognized gaps in their degree of preparedness.

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Sheltering in Place: If remaining in home were required for more than a few days – 22 % of individuals with disabilities were not at all prepared – 44 % of individuals with disabilities were not well prepared – 32 % of individuals with disabilities were somewhat prepared Evacuation: If leaving home for several days were required, – 7.3 % of individuals with disabilities were not all at prepared – 17.1 % of individuals with disabilities were not well prepared – 53.7 % of individuals with disabilities were somewhat prepared

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Why Prepare?

• Help may not arrive for a few days.
• You retain more control over what happens to you and

your family. Shelters should be a last resort.

• You know your own unique needs better than anyone

else and can therefore better prepare for a disaster.

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Individuals with disabilities must take responsibility for their own safety. Individuals with disabilities often need assistance in the development of their personal plan. They may need help assembling supplies to evacuate or shelter in place.

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The Personalized Emergency Preparedness Planning Tool

• Includes emergency preparedness

information appropriate for all individuals…

• But emphasizes emergency

preparedness planning based on

• ne’s functional needs.

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Steps in a Personalized Planning Tool

Step 1: My Important Information Step 2: My Plan for Taking Care Of My Needs Step 3: Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Step 4: Post Emergency Plans

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Step 1 – My Important Information

• Vital information needed by first responders
• Important contacts (family members, local police, local fire)
• Contact information for people who can help with specific challenges.
• Medical Conditions
• Pharmaceutical prescriptions with Rx numbers
• Medical Contact Information (Physicians, Phone numbers for

Pharmacy, Home Healthcare Providers, Medical Suppliers, etc.)

• When the plan was last updated

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Make Copies of Important Documents

Examples of emergency documents or papers include:

• Copy of driver’s license or photo ID
• Social Security card
• Copies of prescriptions/pharmacy prescription numbers
• Medical equipment/device warranties/manuals
• Legal papers such as guardianship or power-of-attorney forms, wills, deeds,

birth and marriage certificates

• Bank account/credit card information
• Insurance policy numbers and information
• Copies of utility bills (used as proof of residence at a location)

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Portability of Information

• Printed material (Keep in waterproof bag or container.)
• Smart Phone Apps
• Clouds and drop boxes (example, www.Dropbox.com)
• USB flash drives
• Scan important documents
• Store vital information for those who are non-verbal
• Protect privacy with USB Safeguard

(http://usbsafeguard.altervista.org/)

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USB Bracelets and Keys

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 First, place a check next to any area of need you care for every day

Area of Need  If Yes Area of Need  If Yes Behavioral Medication Cognitive/Intellectual Memory Loss Communication Mental Health Deaf Mobility Challenges Deaf/Blindness Personal Needs Dialysis Severe Allergies Electricity-Dependent Equipment Use of Oxygen Hearing Loss Use of Service Animal/Pet Learning/Attention Vision Loss Medical Equipment Other

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MY DAILY NEEDS What are my daily needs? How do I take care of these daily needs? EXTRA CHALLENGES: SHELTERING AT HOME What would be the extra challenges to caring for my needs if I sheltered at home? How would I take care of these extra challenges if I sheltered at home? EXTRA CHALLENGES: EVACUATING What would be the extra challenges to caring for my needs if I must evacuate? How would I take care of these extra challenges if I evacuate?

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Step 3: Prepare a Plan for Sheltering in Place & Evacuating Should I stay or should I go?

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How will you get information during an emergency?

• NOAA Weather Radio
• Twitter: @DelawareEMA
• Phones: land line; cell phone
• Phone tip: use text; have an out-of-state contact
• Radio (See Resource list of local radio stations.)
• Television
• EMA announced phone line; 2-1-1

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Sheltering in Place

What supplies will you need for your family and pets to safely stay in your home for 3 days? What supports must be in place for you to safely address your needs at home?

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Develop an Evacuation Plan

• Where you will meet family members if you must evacuate

– A place in the neighborhood – Out of town – Out of State

• How will you get there?
• Assemble a Go-Bag in advance

– Remember to plan for pets – Always have half a tank of gas – Keep cash on hand for an emergency

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Step 4: After Emergencies are Over

• Reunification Plan for your Family
• If a disaster is declared, you may be eligible for disaster

assistance

• Re-use of assistive technology

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Train Navigators

Train navigators who are already in place to assist people with disabilities: Examples: – Centers for Independent Living – People First – Family Voices – Faith-based Organizations – Home visiting nurses/home health care agencies\ – Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers – Other Community service providers

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The plan and navigator’s guide are available for download. Please contact me if you have questions: Phyllis Guinivan Center for Disabilities Studies University of Delaware pguiniva@udel.edu 302-831-7464