Emergency Planning: Publications and Resources

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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Emergency Planning: Publications and Resources (60 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish 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 Tech		2024/08/25
Surge in E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Raises Safety Concerns Nationwide - University of California - San Francisco		2024/07/24
FEMA 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness Statistics - FEMA (United States): Federal Emergency Management Agency		2023/12/29
Study Reveals Socially Vulnerable Unprepared for Disasters - Ohio State University		2022/07/18 2023/01/04
Underlying Medical Conditions That Increase Risk of Serious COVID-19 Illness for All Ages - Ian C. Langtree		2020/03/13 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. Langtree		2018/12/19 2025/12/05
NYC Emergency Management Disability Awareness Prep Talk Podcast - NYC Emergency Management Department		2018/07/18 2023/09/14
Quake Kare Launches Portable Camping Survival Kit - Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis		2018/03/06 2023/09/11
Efforts to Support Survivors in Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey - FEMA		2017/09/03 2023/09/25
Potential For U.S. Nuclear Disasters Greatly Underestimated - Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs		2017/05/29 2023/01/26
What Happens After You Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance - FEMA		2017/02/01
Quake Kare Kits Make Disaster Preparedness Easier - Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis		2017/01/22 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 - FEMA		2016/08/15 2016/09/24
Emergency Evacuation Orders: Should I Stay or Leave? - University of Delaware		2016/06/24 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. Weiss		2016/01/09 2017/05/29
Will Lack of Evacuation Plans Put Disabled Workers at Risk? - K5 Evacuation Chairs		2015/12/11 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 State		2014/07/05 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. Weiss		2013/06/02 2021/04/20
Dangers of Residing in Aging Apartment Buildings - Thomas C. Weiss		2013/02/24 2021/04/20
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Global Health Impacts - Stanford University		2012/07/17 2026/03/30
Emergency Services: There When You Need Them Most - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/07/04 2021/08/25
Wildfires: Before, During and After the Crisis - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/07/02 2022/03/07
211 Assistance Services in Canada and U.S. - Ian C. Langtree		2012/06/08 2026/03/15
Natural Disasters: Stress, Children, Coping - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/04/30 2021/09/16
Receiving Disaster Aid Does Not Result in Loss of Social Security Benefits - FEMA		2011/11/09
What to Do After A Hurricane Strikes - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission		2011/08/27 2011/09/01
Helping Children Prepare for Disasters - FEMA		2011/08/17
FEMA: Seniors and Disaster Assistance Payments - FEMA		2011/06/17 2022/03/03
Assisting Seniors During Natural Disasters - Inderscience Publishers		2011/06/03
Crisis Counseling for Tornado Survivors - FEMA		2011/06/02
Alabama Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadlines Near - FEMA		2011/05/25 2017/12/24
Safe Room Protection Against Tornadoes and Hurricanes - FEMA		2011/05/05
Disaster Recovery Centers - Alabama - Disaster Recovery Centers		2011/05/03 2011/05/25
Natural Disasters and X Information - Inderscience Publishers		2011/04/15 2017/12/24
Japan Tsunami - Senior Disaster Preparedness - The Gerontological Society of America		2011/03/18
Water Safety Information in Event of Emergency - Thomas C. Weiss		2011/03/15 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 Center		2010/11/02
Children With Disabilities More Vulnerable To Disasters - News & Information Services		2010/09/23
Helping People with Special Needs Prepare for Disasters - Kentucky Division of Emergency Management		2010/08/27 2021/04/20
Storm 24: Offering Disaster Recovery Services 24x7 - Storm 24		2010/08/26 2013/06/16
Disasters Hard on People with Disabilities - American Psychological Association		2010/08/23 2024/03/21
How To Help Children Cope With Disasters - FEMA		2010/06/10
2010 Hurricane Preparedness Survey Results Florida - Florida Division of Emergency Management		2010/06/03
Disaster Planning for Small Businesses - National Association of Insurance Commissioners		2010/05/27 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 Cross		2010/04/26
Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and Home - United Spinal Association		2010/04/07 2017/01/22
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities - Canadian Red Cross		2010/02/27
Handling Emergency Situations Online - Inderscience Publishers		2010/02/09 2010/03/04
The NCD and Effective Emergency Management and People with Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree		2009/09/14 2010/02/27
Disabled and Vulnerable More Susceptible to Terrorism Fears - University of California Los Angeles		2009/01/21 2024/01/02
Disaster Preparedness: A Deaf Persons Perspective - Robin Wenz		2009/01/20 2024/01/02

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