Emergency Preparedness Guide
The following guide, “Disaster Ready: Emergency Preparedness Guide for Floridians with Disabilities.” was developed by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council in partnership with Volunteer Florida.
Disaster Ready: Emergency Preparedness Guide For Floridians with Disabilities
By the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council in partnership with Volunteer Florida.
Florida Resources
The following resources will provide state specific information to aid you in preparing for a Florida natural disaster.
Florida Special Needs Registry
Florida State Emergency Response Team
Disability Disaster Information
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Special Needs Shelter Program
Florida Department of Health
Find Your Local Red Cross
American Red Cross
Planning Resources
By the Florida Division of Emergency Management
The following resources provided by the Florida Division of Emergency Management will give you information about how to make your natural disaster plan.
Make a Plan
Register with Your Local EOC
View Prescription Requirements
Complete Preparedness Checklist
Consider Evacuations and Shelters
Special Needs Contacts by County
By Ready.gov
Tips for Individuals with Disabilities
What’s Happening in Your State
Preparedness Videos for Emergencies
Ready South Florida
By FEMA and Red Cross
FEMA Accessible: Hurricanes Safety Messages
Emergency Preparedness for Kids
Ready Kids: Youth Emergency Preparedness Curriculum
Ready Wrigley: Resources for Kids
Additional Emergency Resources
Hotlines
The State Assistance Information Line (SAIL), is a toll-free hotline providing accurate and up-to-date information during emergency or disaster situations impacting the State of Florida. The SAIL hotline is 1-(800) 342-3557.
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
Webpages and PDFs
- Disaster Planning for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs
- Florida Health Hurricane Preparedness Information
- Agency for Persons with Disabilities Emergency and Disaster Information
- Early Childhood Disaster – Related Resources for Children and Families
- Disability Rights Florida’s Disaster & Emergency Planning
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline
- Financial Preparedness – Emergency Financial Preparedness Toolkit (also available for download in Spanish and Creole)
- Independent Living Resource Center Disaster Plan for Individuals with Disabilities