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HOW TO PLAN FOR RESIDENTS WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS
Some people with disabilities and elderly citizens may have
special needs that hinder them from leaving their homes during
emergencies. Government and emergency personnel recognize
these needs. Anyone who requires oxygen should check with
their supplier about emergency plans. If they must evacuate,
their designated contact should remember to take any needed
medications, written instructions regarding their care, a walker,
wheelchair, cane, or any other specialized equipment they will need.
You can be a part of a care program to aid community members
who need assistance by:
• Educating and physically helping
them prepare their homes and
property for emergency
• Helping them shop for necessary
supplies
• Providing a list of friends and family
members who have agreed to help in
emergency, along with their contact
information
