Washington
H08-031 – Information
May 22, 2008
|TO: |Area Agency on Aging Directors |
| |Division of Developmental Disabilities Regional Administrators |
| |Home and Community Services Regional Administrators |
|FROM: |Bill Moss, Director, Home and Community Services Division |
|SUBJECT: |American Red Cross and National Organization on Disabilities (NOD) websites |
|Purpose: |Information to be shared with staff and clients in the community. |
|Background: |It is important for staff and clients to take the time to prepare for emergencies. Being prepared helps to |
| |minimize the impact of a large disaster such as a flood or a personal emergency such as a broken leg. |
|What’s new, changed, or |Resources are available to assist people with disabilities and older adults. The American Red Cross and the |
|Clarified |National Organization on Disability (NOD) provides many resource tools, numerous guides, tips, checklists and|
| |strategies for reaching people with disabilities and older adults. The sites have information on how to |
| |prepare for specific emergencies such as: |
| |Earthquakes |
| |Floods |
| |Winter storms |
| |Fires |
| |Volcanoes |
| |Tsunamis |
| |Mudslides |
| |Chemical Emergencies |
| |The sites also address animal safety, commuter safety, preparing your home, family and finances for |
| |disasters. This information is useful for clients and staff, and can be downloaded at no cost. |
|ACTION: |Share these sites and the information with staff and ADSA clients as appropriate. |
|Related |Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors |
|REFERENCES: | |
| |Tips for Seniors and People with Disabilities |
|ATTACHMENT(S): |[pic] [pic] [pic] |
|CONTACT(S): |Patty McDonald, Program Manager |
| |Strategic Planning and Community Collaboration and State Unit on Aging |
| |360-725-2559 |
| |Email: mcdonpm@dshs. |
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