To be better prepared as a city, we all must do our part to plan for disasters. Individuals, with or without disabilities, can decrease the impact of a disaster by taking steps to prepare before an event occurs. Results from focus groups conducted by the National Organization on Disability’sEmergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI),indicate that people with disabilities need to be more self reliant in emergencies.

Prepare Yourself

• Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Disabilites (Acrobat PDF)
• Earthquake Preparedness Tips