Resources and Preparedness for Targeted Needs Populations

In our effort to support and promote emergency preparedness for Special Needs and vulnerable populations, we offer planning tools, resources and information for persons with disabilities, special health care needs, border and Spanish-speaking populations, school and educational facilities, Senior Citizens and Native Americans.

Special Needs Populations Websites, Resources and Publications:

PrepareNow.org - Disaster preparedness information

National Organization For The Disabled’s Emergency Preparedness Initiative

Ready.Gov Seniors

Native American Alliance for Emergency Preparedness

Humane Society’s Disaster Preparedness For Pets

ASPCA Animal Disaster Preparedness diversitypreparedness

National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

Preparedness for Border Populations/Preparación para los bordaderos

• Información de Salud para Usted de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina
• Federal Emergency Management Agency en Español
• Organización Panamerica de Salud
• Oficina de Salud Fronteriza
• Manual de la OVC para Ayudarlo a Superar el Impacto Emocional de Actos Terroristas, 2001

Preparedness for Spanish-speaking Populations/Preparación para los que hablan español

• Información de Salud para Usted de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina
• CDC en Español
• American Red Cross/Cruz Roja Americana
• Federal Emergency Management Agency en Español