Mobility

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Mobility specific preparedness should address the needs of all populations, from an individual born with cerebral palsy, to a teenager with quadriplegia from a diving accident, to the adult who develops multiple sclerosis at age 30, to an elder adult who develops age-related arthritis. Regardless of the cause of disability, each of these individuals needs to ambulate down the stairs, and may not be able to do so without assistance or equipment. Possible issues include walking, stepping, breathing, stamina, strength, cardiovascular stress and balance.

The following web sites have information about mobility specific preparedness:

Please note: The Web sites listed below are not federal government websites, and may not necessarily operate under the same laws, regulations, and policies as federal websites.

Tips for People with Mobility Concerns
American Red Cross’ guide for persons with mobility disabilities in disasters.
Nobody Left Behind
Emergency Preparedness and People with Mobility Impairment’s resource guide.
Emergency Preparedness: A checklist for people with mobility problems (PDF) (4 pp, 122 K)
Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) checklist for persons with disabilities in emergencies.
Earthquake Tips for Persons with Mobility Disabilities
American Red Cross' guide for persons with mobility disabilities in earthquakes.
Evacuating Wheelchair Users
Disabled People & Disaster Planning's guide on evacuation of wheelchair users.
Fire Risks for the Mobility Impaired (PDF) (32 pp, 66 K)
Preparing for Emergencies: A Checklist for People with Mobility Problems (PDF) (4 pp, 164 K)
Developed FEMA and the American Red Cross, this checklist will help people with mobility problems start preparing an emergency plan.

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