Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

[Michael Caraballo]

*Campus Community:*

When making your emergency plans, it is important to consider the needs of
everyone who may be affected. People with disabilities may need additional
planning, supplies, equipment, or assistance before, during, and after an
emergency.

As you develop or review your emergency plan:

   - *Plan for transportation.* Consider how you would evacuate if your
   usual transportation was not available.
   - *Plan for assistance.* Identify family members, friends, coworkers,
   neighbors, or others who can help you during an emergency.
   - *Consider medical needs.* Make sure you have enough medication and any
   necessary medical supplies or equipment.
   - *Plan for medical equipment.* If you rely on medical equipment,
   consider how you will keep it operating during a power outage or evacuation
   and whether backup equipment or supplies are needed.
   - *Identify accessible locations.* Know where you could go if you need
   to leave your home or another location.
   - *Keep important information available.* Include information about
   medications, medical needs, equipment, and emergency contacts in your
   emergency plan.
   - *Stay informed.* Learn about emergency alerts and assistance programs
   available in your community.

Taking the time to consider these needs before an emergency can help you
and those who may assist you be better prepared.

For more information and additional preparedness tips for people with
disabilities, visit Ready.gov:

Ready.gov – People with Disabilities
<https://www.ready.gov/people-disabilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com>

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*MICHAEL CARABALLO*

Director, Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Lower Saranac Hall
101 Broad Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g>

Plattsburgh, NY 12901
<https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g>

(o) 518-564-4950

(f) 518-564-7986

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