If you or someone close to you has a disability and other access and functional needs, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family in an emergency.
| Possible Disability or other Access and Functional Needs | Additional Steps to take in an Emergency |
|---|---|
| Visually impaired | You or the individual may be extremely reluctant to leave familiar surroundings when the request for evacuation comes from a stranger, or a guide dog could become confused or disoriented in a disaster. People who are blind or partially sighted may need to depend on others to lead them and their dog to safety during a disaster. |
| Hearing impaired | You or the individual may need to make special arrangements to receive warnings. |
| Mobility impaired | You or the individual may need special assistance to get to a shelter. |
| Single working parent | You or the individual may need help to plan for disasters and emergencies. |
| Non-English speaking persons | You or the individual may need assistance planning for and responding to emergencies. Community and cultural groups may be able to help keep people informed. |
| People without vehicles | You or the individual may need to make arrangements for transportation. |
| People with special dietary needs | You or the individual should take special precautions to have an adequate emergency food supply. |
| People with medical conditions | You or the individual should know the location and availability of more than one facility if dependent on a dialysis machine or other life-sustaining equipment or treatment. |
| People with intellectual disabilities | You or the individual may need help responding to emergencies and getting to a shelter. |
This information was taken from the People with Disabilities and other Access and Functional Needs at Disability.gov.
Service Contact:
Bioterrorism Division of the Department of Health - HEPRA
Contact Phone:
(202) 671-4222
Contact Fax:
(202) 671-0707
Contact TTY:
711
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
Service Location:
899 North Capitol Street, NE
GIS Address:
899 North Capitol Street, NE
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20002