Special Needs Populations - Planning for Local and Regional Disasters

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department and Office of Emergency Services wants to support constituents with special needs in planning for local and regional disasters. All individuals, with or without disabilities, can decrease the impact of a disaster by taking steps to prepare before an event occurs. In the spring of 2012, a letter was sent to community partners that serve special needs individuals highlighting resources and links available to assist them. The links to resources can also be found in the list below.

	Special Needs List
	Reverse 9-1-1
	Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities
	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Mobility Disabilities
	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Sensory Disabilities
	Disaster Readiness Tips for People with Developmental or Cognitive Disabilities
	Personal Preparedness for Older Adults & Their Caregivers Special Populations: Preparing for Disasters
	Disaster Readiness Tips for Owners of Pets or Service Animals
	San Luis Obispo County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (SLO VOAD)
	San Luis Obispo County Medical Reserve Corps (SLOMRC)

For more information, please contact:

Michelle Shoresman

Program Manager, Public Health Emergency Preparedness
mshoresman@co.slo.ca.us