Disaster, Emergencies and Disability

FEMA and ACL are partnering in a series of disaster related webinars. September’s Webinar will be focused on the National Preparedness Theme "Preparing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Communities for Risks and Disasters." If your CIL is involved with preparedness among these communities, please reach out to Ed Ahern to learn more on how you might participate in this event.

Disasters impact everyone – but they impact people with disabilities at even greater rates. Key to the best outcomes for people with disabilities is preparation. We are looking to spotlight any preparedness activities CILs/SILCs are doing in September to share across ACL social media. If your CIL/SILC has plans, please reach out to Ed Ahern.

On April 28, 2024, ACL and FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) collaborated to present the first in a series of disaster related webinars impacting people with disabilities and older adults. The first, Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response for Aging and Disability Communities, featured members of the IL network sharing their experiences. Read more about it in an article by the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies.