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Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs

For the millions of Americans who have physical, medical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, emergencies such as fires, floods and acts of terrorism present a real challenge. The same challenge also applies to the elderly and other special needs populations. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning. This booklet will help you get started.

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Organization: FEMA
Resource Type: Publication
Topic: Sea Level Rise & Flooding
Source URL: https://www.fema.gov/

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