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Disability Emergency: Disasters, Planning, Climate Change | Publications

Summary: Our Disability Emergency: Disasters, Planning, Climate Change Database at Disabled World (DW) encompasses a broad range of publications focused on emergency preparedness, disaster management, and the impact of climate change on individuals with disabilities. This database includes peer-reviewed research articles, fact sheets, reports, and guidelines that address the specific needs of disabled individuals during emergencies such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and pandemics. Topics cover emergency planning, accessible evacuation procedures, health equity in disaster situations, and the effects of climate change on disability and health, providing comprehensive insights and actionable strategies for both individuals and organizations. It also features research on the health implications of environmental changes for people with disabilities and policy recommendations to enhance resilience and adaptive capacity within this community.

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Disability Emergency: Disasters, Planning, Climate Change: Publications and Resources (60 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Environmental Rights Violated for 99% of Humanity - University of Colorado at Boulder✓
✓		2025/11/10
2025/12/01
Toxic Metals Detected in Wildfire Suppressant Chemicals - University of Southern California✓
✓		2024/10/30
2025/04/07
COMPASS Center: Predicting and Preventing Future Pandemics - Virginia Tech2024/08/25
Surge in E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Raises Safety Concerns Nationwide - University of California - San Francisco2024/07/24
FEMA 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness Statistics - FEMA (United States): Federal Emergency Management Agency2023/12/29
Study Reveals Socially Vulnerable Unprepared for Disasters - Ohio State University2022/07/18
2023/01/04
Underlying Medical Conditions That Increase Risk of Serious COVID-19 Illness for All Ages - Ian C. Langtree2020/03/13
2021/08/23
Disaster Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities - Excerpted by Brittney Bettonville - Lighthouse for the Blind - Saint Louis✓
✓		2018/12/22
2026/03/02
Overseas Emergency Services Phone Numbers - Ian C. Langtree2018/12/19
2025/12/05
NYC Emergency Management Disability Awareness Prep Talk Podcast - NYC Emergency Management Department2018/07/18
2023/09/14
Quake Kare Launches Portable Camping Survival Kit - Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis2018/03/06
2023/09/11
Efforts to Support Survivors in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey - FEMA2017/09/03
2023/09/25
Potential For U.S. Nuclear Disasters Greatly Underestimated - Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs2017/05/29
2023/01/26
What Happens After You Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance - FEMA2017/02/01
Quake Kare Kits Make Disaster Preparedness Easier - Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis2017/01/22
2023/09/13
NIST Study Provides Voice for Evacuation Needs of Mobility Impaired - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)2016/08/26
2020/05/03
Louisiana Federal Disaster Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families - FEMA2016/08/15
2016/09/24
Emergency Evacuation Orders: Should I Stay or Leave? - University of Delaware2016/06/24
2021/05/19
What to Do if You Are Stuck in an Elevator - National Elevator Industry Inc. (NEII)2016/01/19
2020/11/20
Nuclear Fallout: Health Issues and Emergency Planning - Thomas C. Weiss2016/01/09
2017/05/29
Will Lack of Evacuation Plans Put Disabled Workers at Risk? - K5 Evacuation Chairs2015/12/11
2016/06/11
Tips On Staying Safe During Extreme Cold Temperatures - Northwestern Medicine✓2015/01/07
2025/02/11
Seniors Should Plan for Hurricane Season - AARP New York State2014/07/05
2022/01/24
Understanding Lightning Strike Injuries and Recovery - Thomas C. Weiss✓
✓		2013/10/28
2025/05/06
Tornado Information for People with Disabilities - Thomas C. Weiss2013/06/02
2021/04/20
Dangers of Residing in Aging Apartment Buildings - Thomas C. Weiss2013/02/24
2021/04/20
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Global Health Impacts - Stanford University2012/07/17
2026/03/30
Emergency Services: There When You Need Them Most - Thomas C. Weiss2012/07/04
2021/08/25
Wildfires: Before, During and After the Crisis - Thomas C. Weiss2012/07/02
2022/03/07
211 Assistance Services in Canada and U.S. - Ian C. Langtree2012/06/08
2026/03/15
Natural Disasters: Stress, Children, Coping - Thomas C. Weiss2012/04/30
2021/09/16
Receiving Disaster Aid Does Not Result in Loss of Social Security Benefits - FEMA2011/11/09
What to Do After A Hurricane Strikes - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission2011/08/27
2011/09/01
Helping Children Prepare for Disasters - FEMA2011/08/17
FEMA: Seniors and Disaster Assistance Payments - FEMA2011/06/17
2022/03/03
Assisting Seniors During Natural Disasters - Inderscience Publishers2011/06/03
Crisis Counseling for Tornado Survivors - FEMA2011/06/02
Alabama Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadlines Near - FEMA2011/05/25
2017/12/24
Safe Room Protection Against Tornadoes and Hurricanes - FEMA2011/05/05
Disaster Recovery Centers - Alabama - Disaster Recovery Centers2011/05/03
2011/05/25
Natural Disasters and X Information - Inderscience Publishers2011/04/15
2017/12/24
Japan Tsunami - Senior Disaster Preparedness - The Gerontological Society of America2011/03/18
Water Safety Information in Event of Emergency - Thomas C. Weiss2011/03/15
2016/10/19
New Guidance to Support People with Disabilities During Disasters - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)2010/11/04
2016/10/19
Tropical Storm Nicole Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Pitt County, NC - Disaster Recovery Center2010/11/02
Children With Disabilities More Vulnerable To Disasters - News & Information Services2010/09/23
Helping People with Special Needs Prepare for Disasters - Kentucky Division of Emergency Management2010/08/27
2021/04/20
Storm 24: Offering Disaster Recovery Services 24x7 - Storm 242010/08/26
2013/06/16
Disasters Hard on People with Disabilities - American Psychological Association2010/08/23
2024/03/21
How To Help Children Cope With Disasters - FEMA2010/06/10
2010 Hurricane Preparedness Survey Results Florida - Florida Division of Emergency Management2010/06/03
Disaster Planning for Small Businesses - National Association of Insurance Commissioners2010/05/27
2026/03/30
Accessible Alerts for All in Emergencies - Carlos III University of Madrid✓
✓		2010/05/10
2025/12/21
Red Cross Reaches Out after Recent U.S. Tornadoes - American Red Cross2010/04/26
Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and Home - United Spinal Association2010/04/07
2017/01/22
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities - Canadian Red Cross2010/02/27
Handling Emergency Situations Online - Inderscience Publishers2010/02/09
2010/03/04
The NCD and Effective Emergency Management and People with Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree2009/09/14
2010/02/27
Disabled and Vulnerable More Susceptible to Terrorism Fears - University of California Los Angeles2009/01/21
2024/01/02
Disaster Preparedness: A Deaf Persons Perspective - Robin Wenz2009/01/20
2024/01/02

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