5. PLAN INCLUSIVELY
OBJECTIVES:
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Consider everyone in your planning. Be familiar with the services required for people with disabilities, access, or functional needs.
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Identify partners in your community who can help your plan address various needs.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
People who have disabilities, access or functional needs may require communication, transportation, health or other kinds of assistance during emergencies. For example, how can you connect with community partners who support seniors, people with limited English proficiency, people who are homebound and/or live in high-rise buildings? Are these community organizations part of your network?
TO DO: What are possible needs in your community and how can your emergency plan address them? Consider the following chart to identify more contacts and resources to add to your resource directory.
LES READY! is a coalition of community groups and institutions that work together to coordinate local emergency response, resources, and preparedness planning. LES Ready reaches its whole community by holding events in multiple locations and posting information in the three most commonly used languages in their neighborhood—English, Spanish, and Chinese.
| Need | Potential Planning Tools |
|---|---|
| Communication | American Sign Language and audio resources; escorts, guides, translators/ interpreters, large print outreach materials, and offline outreach to complement social media |
| Maintaining Health and Independence | Outreach to medication-dependent residents; partnerships with homeless shelters and programs; donations of certain medical/assistive equipment |
| Transport and Access | MTA Access-a-Ride; other special needs transit options; private car services |
| Support and Assistance | Volunteer training for caregiving; partnerships with supportive care organizations |
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