Emergency Preparedness in a Sample of Persons With Disabilities

• 2013

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• Robyn Gershon; Lewis Kraus; Victoria Raveis; Martin Sherman; June Kailes
PMID: 23716372DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/ajdm.2013.0109

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This study, conducted in 2011, assessed emergency preparedness in 253 community residents with disabilities receiving personal assistance services. Results showed that involving the personal assistant (PA) and prior emergency experience positively impacted preparedness scores. However, many participants lacked crucial preparedness measures like "go-bags" and back-up plans for their PA. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing preparedness gaps in this vulnerable population for better emergency readiness.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Civil Defense; Communication; Disaster Planning; Disabled Persons; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Home Health Aides; Professional Role; Emergency Responders

Institutions: University of California San Francisco; Public Health Institute; New York University; Loyola University Maryland

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