Disability Preparedness Resource Center

Iowa Flood Information:
A large part of Iowa has been hit by flooding over the past week. The Interagency Coordinating Council on Individuals with Disabilities and Emergency Preparedness (ICC) has been actively communicating with federal, state, local and private partners to monitor the situation in the affected area. For your information, the state of Iowa has a web site devoted to this disaster that contains information on volunteer opportunities, donations, resources, new & updates, road closure information, local government links, and obtaining assistance. This web site is located at: http://flood2008.iowa.gov/

This disability preparedness web site provides practical information on how people with and without disabilities can prepare for an emergency. It also provides information for family members of, and service providers to, people with disabilities. In addition, this site includes information for emergency planners and first responders to help them to better prepare for serving persons with disabilities. Get started by learning what is Emergency Preparedness?

Personal Preparedness Planning
Access information and guidance in developing your plan of action if faced with an emergency or disaster.

Emergency Managers, Responders, Service & Care Providers
Access resources for emergency managers, responders and service and care providers regarding their role in ensuring the safety and security of people with disabilities.

Get Involved in Your Community
Learn how you can best get involved in your community and a tap into guidance regarding community outreach and getting key players involved in disability preparedness efforts at the community level.

Ready.gov
Provides an overview on emergency preparedness for individuals and businesses.