Disability prep

●Moderate

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

List all aids and spares. Practice evacuation route. Register power needs. Picture cards for communication. Backup power plan.

Step 1: Document all assistive devices and spare parts in go-bag list
Step 2: Plan evacuation with chair, ramps, or carry assist — practice route
Step 3: Register disability and power-dependent equipment with local disaster office if available
Step 4: Pack communication cards for non-speaking members — pictures and needs
Step 5: Backup power plan for ventilator, feeding pump, or electric wheelchair charger

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT separate person from essential mobility or communication device.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume shelter staff will know sign language or autism needs — bring communication tools.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tell 112 or rescue team about wheelchair, oxygen, or hoist needs when calling.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disability helplines and NGOs often coordinate accessible transport during disasters.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ventilator or feeding pump failure — go to hospital with device manual if safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Injury during unpracticed carry evacuation needs trauma care.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Plan with person's input — nothing about us without us. Request accessible shelter from authorities early.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

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