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.

Searching the Database: The data table below lists articles and research papers from our Disability Emergency Planning category. Some items may be updated or revised, but the table defaults to sorting by descending publication date; you can search and sort by clicking column headers (JavaScript required).

Disability Emergency Planning Publications
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Reviewed		Publication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Toxic Metals Detected in Wildfire Suppressant ChemicalsUniversity of Southern CaliforniaYesExperimental Study2024/10/302024/11/11
COMPASS Center: Predicting and Preventing Future PandemicsVirginia TechAnnouncement2024/08/25
Surge in E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Raises Safety Concerns NationwideUniversity of California - San FranciscoYesData & Statistical Analysis2024/07/24
FEMA 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness StatisticsFEMA (United States): Federal Emergency Management AgencyYesSurvey / Analysis2023/12/29
Study Reveals Socially Vulnerable Unprepared for DisastersOhio State UniversityYes2022/07/182023/01/04
Underlying Medical Conditions That Increase Risk of Serious COVID-19 Illness for All AgesDisabled World2020/03/132021/08/23
Natural Disaster Preparation for People with Disabilities and Special NeedsExcerpted by Brittney Bettonville - Lighthouse for the Blind - Saint LouisInstructive / Helpful2018/12/222023/09/17
Overseas Emergency Services Phone NumbersDisabled World2018/12/192020/03/31
NYC Emergency Management Disability Awareness Prep Talk PodcastNYC Emergency Management DepartmentAnnouncement / Notification2018/07/182023/09/14
Quake Kare Launches Portable Camping Survival KitLighthouse for the Blind-Saint LouisAnnouncement / Notification2018/03/062023/09/11
Efforts to Support Survivors in Aftermath of Hurricane HarveyFEMAYesAnnouncement / Notification2017/09/032023/09/25
Potential For U.S. Nuclear Disasters Greatly UnderestimatedPrinceton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International AffairsYes2017/05/292023/01/26
What Happens After You Register with FEMA for Disaster AssistanceFEMA2017/02/01
Quake Kare Kits Make Disaster Preparedness EasierLighthouse for the Blind-Saint LouisAnnouncement / Notification2017/01/222023/09/13
NIST Study Provides Voice for Evacuation Needs of Mobility ImpairedNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)2016/08/262020/05/03
Louisiana Federal Disaster Assistance for Affected Individuals and FamiliesFEMA2016/08/152016/09/24
Emergency Evacuation Orders: Should I Stay or Leave?University of Delaware2016/06/242021/05/19
What to Do if You Are Stuck in an ElevatorNational Elevator Industry Inc. (NEII)2016/01/192020/11/20
Nuclear Fallout: Health Issues and Emergency PlanningThomas C. Weiss2016/01/092017/05/29
Will Lack of Evacuation Plans Put Disabled Workers at Risk?K5 Evacuation Chairs2015/12/112016/06/11
Tips On Staying Safe During Extreme Cold TemperaturesNorthwestern MedicineYesInstructive / Helpful2015/01/072025/02/11
Seniors Should Plan for Hurricane SeasonAARP New York State2014/07/052022/01/24
Surviving a Lightning Strike: Information and Health EffectsThomas C. WeissInformative2013/10/282024/05/02
Tornado Information for People with DisabilitiesThomas C. Weiss2013/06/022021/04/20
Dangers of Residing in Aging Apartment BuildingsThomas C. Weiss2013/02/242021/04/20
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Global Health ImpactsStanford University2012/07/172017/05/29
Emergency Services: There When You Need Them MostThomas C. Weiss2012/07/042021/08/25
Wildfires: Before, During and After the CrisisThomas C. Weiss2012/07/022022/03/07
211 Assistance Services in Canada and U.S.Disabled World2012/06/082022/03/16
Natural Disasters: Stress, Children, CopingThomas C. Weiss2012/04/302021/09/16
Receiving Disaster Aid Does Not Result in Loss of Social Security BenefitsFEMA2011/11/09
What to Do After A Hurricane StrikesU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission2011/08/272011/09/01
Helping Children Prepare for DisastersFEMA2011/08/17
FEMA: Seniors and Disaster Assistance PaymentsFEMA2011/06/172022/03/03
Assisting Seniors During Natural DisastersInderscience Publishers2011/06/03
Crisis Counseling for Tornado SurvivorsFEMA2011/06/02
Alabama Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadlines NearFEMA2011/05/252017/12/24
Safe Room Protection Against Tornadoes and HurricanesFEMA2011/05/05
Disaster Recovery Centers - AlabamaDisaster Recovery Centers2011/05/032011/05/25
Natural Disasters and Twitter InformationInderscience Publishers2011/04/152017/12/24
Japan Tsunami - Senior Disaster PreparednessThe Gerontological Society of America2011/03/18
Water Safety Information in Event of EmergencyThomas C. Weiss2011/03/152016/10/19
New Guidance to Support People with Disabilities During DisastersThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)2010/11/042016/10/19
Tropical Storm Nicole Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Pitt County, NCDisaster Recovery Center2010/11/02
Children With Disabilities More Vulnerable To DisastersNews & Information Services2010/09/23
Helping People with Special Needs Prepare for DisastersKentucky Division of Emergency Management2010/08/272021/04/20
Storm 24: Offering Disaster Recovery Services 24x7Storm 242010/08/262013/06/16
Disasters Hard on People with DisabilitiesAmerican Psychological AssociationInformative2010/08/232024/03/21
How To Help Children Cope With DisastersFEMA2010/06/10
2010 Hurricane Preparedness Survey Results FloridaFlorida Division of Emergency Management2010/06/03
Disaster Planning for Small BusinessesNational Association of Insurance Commissioners2010/05/272010/07/08
System Designed for Accessible Emergency NotificationsCarlos III University of Madrid2010/05/10
Red Cross Reaches Out after Recent U.S. TornadoesAmerican Red Cross2010/04/26
Fire Safety for Wheelchair Users at Work and HomeUnited Spinal Association2010/04/072017/01/22
Emergency Preparedness for People with DisabilitiesCanadian Red Cross2010/02/27
Handling Emergency Situations OnlineInderscience Publishers2010/02/092010/03/04
The NCD and Effective Emergency Management and People with DisabilitiesDisabled World2009/09/142010/02/27
Disabled and Vulnerable More Susceptible to Terrorism FearsUniversity of California Los AngelesYesResearch Study Analysis2009/01/212024/01/02
Disaster Preparedness: A Deaf Persons PerspectiveRobin WenzInformative2009/01/202024/01/02

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