Emergency Planning

Publications

Tips for Assisting People with Access and Functional Needs During Emergencies – The State of Tennessee, through partnerships with many local, regional, and state agencies, has developed the following recommendations for interacting with individuals who have access and functional needs in an emergency.
COVID-19 & Vaccine Information & Resources – Information and resources about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 Vaccine for people with disabilities.
DRT’s COVID-19 Response and Guidance– DRT’s response to COVID-19 and guidance for to health departments, state and local agencies, and other entities disseminating information about and planning responses to this evolving public-health situation.
Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information about planning for a disaster for people with disabilities.
Make Media Briefing Accessible – Information about how to ensure media briefings are accessible to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Emergency Preparedness & Safety – Information from the ADA National Network to help people with disabilities prepare for emergencies.
Emergencies: How to Prepare for Them and What To Do Afterwards – Blog with information about emergency planning shared by the Southeast ADA Center.
Disasters Happen: Communicate and Be Prepared – Information about planning for an emergency from the the National Rehabilitation Information Center.
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) – Information on current Tennessee disaster responses and applications for assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Information about disaster preparedness, applications for assistance, and disaster responses across the country.
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder – Search for an emergency shelter near you at this statewide clearinghouse of disability-related resources and multilingual helpline.
Tools for Personal Emergency Preparedness – Webinars and tools to prepare for an emergency.
RESNA Position Paper on Evacuation Chairs – Shares information on options available regarding emergency stair travel devices used by individuals with disabilities during evacuations, as well as to provide evidence from the literature supporting the use of track-type evacuation chairs.