SCDD’s “Run, Fight, Hide” – Active Shooter Guide for People with Disabilities

by | Jan 24, 2023 | Accessibility, Education, Emergency, Spanish

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SCDD – Active Shooter Guide for People with Disabilities

·     English document link: https://files.constantcontact.com/be05f332501/28e4bb19-025a-4207-91de-9125e9b6a8a9.pdf

·     Spanish document link: https://files.constantcontact.com/be05f332501/b6a34f1b-9569-4f1c-99fc-d271fa15b68f.pdf

American Red Cross – Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/inclusive-preparedness-resources.html

Cal OES: Planning & Preparedness Branch develops and maintains state-level emergency plans and planning guidance for state and local agencies.

Disability Disaster Access & Resources Directory: For people that rely on power to operatelife-sustaining medical devices your local independent living center may be able to assist you with costs associated with: Accessible transportation, short-term housing support during the public safety power shutoff, or a loaner back-up battery system. https://disabilitydisasteraccess.org/get-services/

Disaster Distress Helpline – 1-800-985-5990: An around-the-clock, toll-free, multilingual, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to natural and human-made emergencies. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Earthquake Country Alliance: Includes an 8-page preparedness guide and videos for people with disabilities and other access or functional needs.

·     English document: https://www.earthquakecountry.org/library/ShakeOut_Earthquake_Guide_Disabilities_AFN.pdf

·     Spanish document: https://www.shakeout.org/espanol/downloads/ShakeOut_Guia_Preparacion_Personas_con_Discapacidades_AFN.pdf

Emergency Power Planning for People Who Use Electricity and Battery-Dependent Assistive Technology and Medical Devices: https://adata.org/factsheet/emergency-power

Fire Safety Outreach Materials for People with Disabilities: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/disabilities.html

Listos California – Disaster preparedness resources for every situation in multiple languages: https://www.listoscalifornia.org/resources/

Medical Baseline Program – an assistance program for residential customers who have special energy needs due to qualifying medical conditions. The program includes two different kinds of help: A lower rate on your monthly energy bill and extra notifications in advance of a Public Safety Power Shutoff. Contact your utility for more details:

·     PGE

·     SCE

·     Southern California Gas Company

·     SDG&E

Ready.gov https://www.ready.gov/disability is a helpful source to help you create the following:

·     A fillable family communication plan: https://www.ready.gov/plan

·     How to build an emergency kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit

·     Get Tech Ready: https://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

Rx Open is an online, interactive map of pharmacies that are open during or following an emergency or natural disaster in their area.https://www.rxopen.org/