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Overview

Everyone needs a plan. People with disabilities should review their needs with family, friends, and caregivers. Build your support network now before disaster strikes. Use the information posted here and links to preparedness information to get a plan now.

 For information about emergency supply kits for people with disabilities, please click here. For information about emergency supply kits for older Americans, please click here.

Please encourage your family members with disabilities and people who cannot be self-sufficient in a shelter to register with Fairfax County’s Medical Needs Registry.

Links for people with disabilities:

Prepare Yourself: From the National Organization on disAbilities

• Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Disabilities
• Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
• Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities
• Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities