Disaster/Emergency Preparedness

NYSOFA is available online or at 1-844-697-6321 to answer questions about services available and accessing programs for older New Yorkers

2-1-1 is a nationwide service connecting people to help. To get help, you can search for a local resource through the site, or call 2-1-1.

NCD advises the President, Congress and federal agencies on policies and programs affecting people with disabilities and publishes emergency management publications that include active involvement...

ADA Emergency Preparedness Guide for local governments addresses the ADA requirement that local government emergency preparedness and response programs are accessible to people with disabilities.

Ready.gov Information Center assists people with disabilities with access to information on how to prepare and make a plan for an emergency/disaster.

DisasterAssistance.gov provides resources and information on emergency preparedness for people with disabilities or access and functional needs.

CDC provides information for people with disabilities as well as for first responders assisting people with disabilities during an emergency or natural disaster.

The New York State Office of Mental Health provides a variety of mental health strategies for use preparing for and responding to all types of...

NYC Emergency Management provides information for people with disabilities in preparation for an emergency or disaster, including this workbook to help create emergency plans.